Enrollment
632
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Landstown Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Landstown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384000674
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Landstown Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #7 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Landstown Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Landstown Elementary ranks #7 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384000674 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Landstown Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Landstown Elementary
Landstown Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling 632 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 632 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Virginia Beach's public schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Elementary (896 students): Landstown Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.9:1 vs 14.2:1).
Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students) and Kempsville High (2,046 students) alongside Landstown Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Landstown Elementary compares
Landstown Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 20% in Virginia - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.2 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 32.6%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 12.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.8, Landstown Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Virginia Beach City Public Schools, which includes Landstown Elementary.
$14,118
Per student
-4%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.6%
State 39.7%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Landstown Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Landstown Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~632 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Landstown Elementary
How many students attend Landstown Elementary?
Landstown Elementary has 632 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Landstown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Landstown Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Landstown Elementary?
37.0% of students at Landstown Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Landstown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Landstown Elementary is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Landstown Elementary?
Landstown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Landstown Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Landstown Elementary ranks #7 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.
Is Landstown Elementary a good school?
Landstown Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Virginia Beach City Public Schools?
Besides Landstown 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.
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