- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virginia Beach, VA
Floyd Kellam High
Federal NCES profile for Floyd Kellam High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510384001685
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Floyd Kellam High earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 12
- high schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Floyd Kellam High has class sizes larger than 92% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Kellam High ranks #3 of 12 high schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Floyd Kellam High held near 1,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 107.5 → 105.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510384001685 · Virginia Beach, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,842 enr · 17.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Floyd Kellam High held near 1,892 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 107.5 → 105.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Floyd Kellam High 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
- This school
Floyd Kellam High
1,842 students
- Ocean Lakes Hi
Ocean Lakes High
1,834 students
What this shows Floyd Kellam High reports 1,842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Floyd Kellam High compares
Floyd Kellam High 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 80% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,842 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,842
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 92% in Virginia - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 75.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Floyd Kellam High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Floyd Kellam High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ocean Lakes High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Floyd Kellam High'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
- 1,834
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high schools in Virginia Beach
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Landstown High
Standard public school
2,152 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Kempsville High
Standard public school
2,046 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Bayside High
Standard public school
1,984 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Tallwood High
Standard public school
1,890 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Ocean Lakes High
Standard public school
1,834 students 15:1 students per teacher
First Colonial High
Standard public school
1,727 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high 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 (~1,842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Floyd Kellam High
How many students attend Floyd Kellam High?
Floyd Kellam High has 1,842 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,882 (2022-23) → 1,892 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd Kellam High?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd Kellam High is 17.2:1, which is 24% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Floyd Kellam High?
11.8% of students at Floyd Kellam High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Floyd Kellam High?
The largest demographic group at Floyd Kellam High is White at 75.3% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Floyd Kellam High?
Floyd Kellam High has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Floyd Kellam High rank among high schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Floyd Kellam High ranks #3 of 12 high 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 high schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Floyd Kellam High, 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.