- Enrollment
- 2,152
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Virginia Beach, VA
Three Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Three Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510384002475
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Three Oaks Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #35 of 53
- schools in Virginia Beach · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 13.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Three Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Elementary ranks #35 of 53 schools in Virginia Beach, VA.
School address
District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510384002475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Three Oaks Elementary grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 510384002475 · Virginia Beach, VA Other · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 18.6:1 · 13.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Landstown High (2,152 students)
Three Oaks Elementary grew from 659 students in 2022-23 to 710 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Three Oaks 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 706
Three Oaks Elementary
706 students
What this shows Three Oaks Elementary reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Three Oaks Elementary compares
Three Oaks Elementary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.4% | ▼ 77% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 4.5%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Three Oaks 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 Three Oaks 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Three Oaks 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
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
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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Three Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Three Oaks Elementary?
Three Oaks Elementary has 706 students enrolled. It is a public school in Virginia Beach, VA. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Oaks Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Three Oaks Elementary?
13.4% of students at Three Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Three Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Three Oaks Elementary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Virginia Beach, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Three Oaks Elementary?
Three Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Three Oaks Elementary rank among schools in Virginia Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Three Oaks Elementary ranks #35 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 Three Oaks 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.