- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy
Federal NCES profile for Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384001715
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools.
- #39 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy ranks #39 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001715 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510384001715 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 11.2:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy grew from 379 students in 2022-23 to 404 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy 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 393
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy
393 students
What this shows Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy compares
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is a growing 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 62% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 14% in Virginia - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Two or More 11.7%
White 10.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy'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
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
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy
How many students attend Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has 393 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 29% 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?
93.4% of students at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?
The largest demographic group at Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy?
Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy ranks #39 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 Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy, 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.