- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
John B. Dey Elementary
Federal NCES profile for John B. Dey Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384001691
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John B. Dey Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools.
- #15 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 14.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John B. Dey Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Dey Elementary ranks #15 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
John B. Dey Elementary shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 510384001691 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 17.3:1 · 14.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
John B. Dey Elementary shrank from 775 students in 2022-23 to 734 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
John B. Dey 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 744
John B. Dey Elementary
744 students
What this shows John B. Dey Elementary reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How John B. Dey Elementary compares
John B. Dey Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.2% | ▼ 75% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 93% in Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, John B. Dey Elementary is less 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 John B. Dey Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John B. Dey 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
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
Woodstock Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 16.4:1 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about John B. Dey Elementary
How many students attend John B. Dey Elementary?
John B. Dey Elementary has 744 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John B. Dey Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at John B. Dey Elementary is 17.3:1, 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 John B. Dey Elementary?
14.2% of students at John B. Dey Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John B. Dey Elementary?
The largest demographic group at John B. Dey Elementary is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John B. Dey Elementary?
John B. Dey Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 John B. Dey Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, John B. Dey Elementary ranks #15 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 John B. Dey 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.