Enrollment
1,377
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Virginia Beach, VA
Old Donation School
Federal NCES profile for Old Donation School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510384001353
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Donation School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Old Donation School has class sizes larger than 80% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Donation School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
87.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.6%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Donation School compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Donation School
Old Donation School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling 1,377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.6% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Virginia average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Virginia, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (21%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Virginia Beach's elementary schools, it stands alongside Williams Elementary (443 students): Old Donation School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students) and Kempsville High (2,046 students) alongside Old Donation School.
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 Old Donation School compares
Old Donation School on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 83% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Virginia - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.4 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 55.3%
Asian 20.7%
Two or More 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Old Donation School 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 Old Donation School.
$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 Old Donation School 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 | Higher 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 Old Donation School'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 elementary schools in Virginia Beach
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~1,377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Old Donation School
How many students attend Old Donation School?
Old Donation School has 1,377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Donation School is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Old Donation School?
9.6% of students at Old Donation School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old Donation School?
The largest demographic group at Old Donation School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Donation School?
Old Donation School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Old Donation School rank among elementary schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Donation School ranks #1 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Virginia Beach on the city page.
Is Old Donation School a good school?
Old Donation School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of 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 Old Donation School, 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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