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Alanton Elementary School vs. Linkhorn Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Alanton Elementary School
1441 Stephens Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Linkhorn Park Elementary School
977 First Colonial Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Alanton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alanton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Linkhorn Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
627 students
526 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alanton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linkhorn Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alanton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linkhorn Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alanton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linkhorn Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alanton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linkhorn Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#340 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
#459 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alanton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linkhorn Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alanton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linkhorn Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
79%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alanton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linkhorn Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alanton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Linkhorn Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
5
31
Kindergarten Students
80
94
Grade 1 Students
103
86
Grade 2 Students
101
88
Grade 3 Students
113
84
Grade 4 Students
115
69
Grade 5 Students
110
74

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alanton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linkhorn Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alanton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linkhorn Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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