- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Arrowhead Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Arrowhead Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384001673
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arrowhead Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #39 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arrowhead Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead Elementary ranks #39 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Arrowhead Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510384001673 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Arrowhead Elementary held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.3 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Arrowhead Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Landstown High
Landstown High
2,152 students
- Kempsville Hig
Kempsville High
2,046 students
- Bayside High
Bayside High
1,984 students
- Tallwood High
Tallwood High
1,890 students
- Floyd Kellam H
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- This school 500
Arrowhead Elementary
500 students
What this shows Arrowhead Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arrowhead Elementary compares
Arrowhead Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 15% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Arrowhead Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Virginia Beach City Public Schools reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arrowhead Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arrowhead Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Glenwood Elementary
Standard public school
896 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Thoroughgood Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
John B. Dey Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
New Castle Elementary
Standard public school
728 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Three Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
706 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Point O' View Elementary
Standard public school
692 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Arrowhead Elementary
How many students attend Arrowhead Elementary?
Arrowhead Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Arrowhead Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arrowhead Elementary?
48.8% of students at Arrowhead Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arrowhead Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Arrowhead Elementary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arrowhead Elementary?
Arrowhead Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arrowhead Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Arrowhead Elementary ranks #39 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Arrowhead Elementary, Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students), Kempsville High (2,046 students), and Bayside High (1,984 students). See the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district page for the complete list.