Thalia Elementary School serves 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Thalia Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thalia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thalia Elementary School's student population of 538 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thalia Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thalia Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
31%
22%
White
37%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thalia Elementary School's ranking?
Thalia Elementary School is ranked #755 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thalia Elementary School?
538 students attend Thalia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Thalia Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thalia Elementary School?
Thalia Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thalia Elementary School offer ?
Thalia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thalia Elementary School part of?
Thalia Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools School District.
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