- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Diamond Springs Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Springs Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384002770
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Springs Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #53 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 467
- students enrolled
Diamond Springs Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Springs Elementary ranks #53 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384002770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Diamond Springs Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 510384002770 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 10.2:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Diamond Springs Elementary held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Diamond Springs 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 467
Diamond Springs Elementary
467 students
What this shows Diamond Springs Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Springs Elementary compares
Diamond Springs 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 8.6%
White 7.5%
Asian 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Diamond Springs Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
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 Diamond Springs Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Springs 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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Springs Elementary
How many students attend Diamond Springs Elementary?
Diamond Springs Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Springs Elementary is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Springs Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Springs Elementary is African American at 61.9% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Springs Elementary?
Diamond Springs Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Diamond Springs Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Springs Elementary ranks #53 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 Diamond Springs 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.