- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Thoroughgood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thoroughgood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384001718
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thoroughgood Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools.
- #46 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thoroughgood Elementary has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thoroughgood Elementary ranks #46 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384001718 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Thoroughgood Elementary held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510384001718 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 19.7:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Thoroughgood Elementary held near 754 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.5 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thoroughgood Elementary 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 767
Thoroughgood Elementary
767 students
What this shows Thoroughgood Elementary reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thoroughgood Elementary compares
Thoroughgood Elementary 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 74% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 5.5%
African American 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Thoroughgood Elementary is less 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 Thoroughgood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landstown High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kempsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bayside High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tallwood High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Kellam High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thoroughgood Elementary'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
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
Woodstock Elementary
Standard public school
689 students 16.4:1 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 (~767 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thoroughgood Elementary
How many students attend Thoroughgood Elementary?
Thoroughgood Elementary has 767 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 749 (2022-23) → 754 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thoroughgood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thoroughgood Elementary is 19.7:1, which is 42% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thoroughgood Elementary?
15.0% of students at Thoroughgood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thoroughgood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thoroughgood Elementary is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thoroughgood Elementary?
Thoroughgood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Thoroughgood Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Thoroughgood Elementary ranks #46 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 Thoroughgood 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.