Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Providence Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Providence Elementary serves the northwest part of Virginia Beach, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Providence Elementary School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
547 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Put Students First. Seek Growth. Be Open to Change. Do Great Work Together. Value Differences.
School Rankings
Providence Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Providence Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Providence Elementary School is ranked #707 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Providence Elementary School?
547 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Providence Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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