- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Old Donation School held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.3 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 510384001353 · Virginia Beach, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 15.8:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Old Donation School held near 1,345 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.3 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Old Donation School 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
Old Donation School
1,377 students
What this shows Old Donation School reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Donation School compares
Old Donation School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,888
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
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.
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
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 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
- 2,046
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~1,377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,335 (2022-23) → 1,345 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.