Enrollment
387
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Rosemont Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Rosemont Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384001983
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rosemont Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 74.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rosemont Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rosemont Elementary ranks #3 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001983 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rosemont Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rosemont Elementary
Rosemont Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, enrolling 387 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Rosemont Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of Virginia schools and 22% under the state's 13.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 387 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (39%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Virginia Beach's public schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Elementary (896 students): Rosemont Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 14.2:1).
Virginia Beach City Public Schools also operates Landstown High (2,152 students) and Kempsville High (2,046 students) alongside Rosemont 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 Rosemont Elementary compares
Rosemont 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.9% | ▲ 30% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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
African American 39.0%
White 20.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 16.0%
Asian 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, Rosemont 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 Rosemont 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 Rosemont Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rosemont 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rosemont Elementary
How many students attend Rosemont Elementary?
Rosemont Elementary has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rosemont Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rosemont Elementary is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% 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 Rosemont Elementary?
74.9% of students at Rosemont Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rosemont Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Rosemont Elementary is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rosemont Elementary?
Rosemont Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Rosemont Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Rosemont Elementary ranks #3 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 Rosemont Elementary a good school?
Rosemont Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Rosemont 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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