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Strawbridge Elementary

Summary:

Strawbridge Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 620 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in the state, Strawbridge Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia.

Strawbridge Elementary's students demonstrate exceptional academic achievement, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 93.81%, compared to 75.86% for the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state of Virginia. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank among the top in the state.

Strawbridge Elementary's academic excellence is further highlighted by its comparison to nearby schools. While schools like Holland Elementary, Seatack Elementary an Achievable Dream Academy, and Birdneck Elementary have lower proficiency rates and statewide rankings, Strawbridge Elementary has consistently maintained a high level of academic performance, earning 4 or 5 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2553 Strawbridge Rd
       Virginia Beach, VA  23456

(757) 648-3800

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,715 Help


Students who attend Strawbridge Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Corporate Landing Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  620

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.0%
Hispanic:
12.4%
Two or more races:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Strawbridge Elementary ranks better than 94.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 53 ranked elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Strawbridge Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Strawbridge Elementary is $11,715. 45 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Strawbridge Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Strawbridge Elementary 57th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Strawbridge Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Strawbridge Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 80.67 125th 1062 88.2%
2006 87.41 25th 1071 97.7%
2007 85.49 46th 1083 95.8%
2008 85.01 37th 1081 96.6%
2009 79.91 104th 1082 90.4%
2010 77.88 130th 1113 88.3%
2011 74.34 206th 1117 81.6%
2012 84.97 53rd 1117 95.3%
2013 81.83 119th 1120 89.4%
2014 84.97 92nd 1110 91.7%
2015 85.31 67th 1100 93.9%
2016 83.19 98th 1096 91.1%
2017 82.70 111th 1099 89.9%
2018 82.62 118th 1097 89.2%
2019 87.50 49th 1105 95.6%
2021 89.35 80th 1103 92.7%
2022 87.81 83rd 1109 92.5%
2023 83.44 145th 1114 87.0%
2024 89.24 57th 1114 94.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.44 97th 245 60.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.72 8th 1036 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.47 207th 1100 81.2%
2024 87.80 62nd 1098 94.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.25 114th 324 64.8%
2024 77.71 42nd 355 88.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.88 28th 182 84.6%
2024 71.59 44th 195 77.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.99 110th 1093 89.9%
2024 88.20 59th 1101 94.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.05 158th 579 72.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.23 9th 564 98.4%
2024 93.12 18th 580 96.9%
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Rank History for White students at Strawbridge Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.06 200th 984 79.7%
2024 78.72 134th 979 86.3%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Strawbridge Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 982 131 36 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1194
1994 838 102 21 38 1 n/a n/a 0 1000
1995 900 140 25 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1129
1996 900 140 25 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1129
1997 823 139 25 57 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
1998 828 145 18 51 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
1999 760 121 17 47 0 n/a n/a 0 945
2000 751 137 19 45 2 n/a n/a -4 950
2001 716 117 19 44 0 n/a n/a 0 896
2002 703 97 26 40 2 n/a n/a 0 868
2003 703 97 26 40 2 n/a n/a 0 868
2004 662 97 25 37 3 n/a n/a 8 832
2005 660 87 28 37 3 n/a n/a 14 829
2006 668 57 27 42 0 n/a n/a 20 814
2007 638 57 30 34 0 n/a n/a 34 793
2008 624 50 40 47 1 n/a n/a 36 798
2009 605 55 44 58 0 n/a n/a 35 797
2010 619 45 42 51 2 n/a n/a 33 792
2011 611 43 34 60 0 5 45 0 798
2012 595 44 35 56 0 6 48 0 784
2013 534 43 33 62 0 7 51 0 730
2014 517 38 25 51 0 3 68 0 702
2015 511 30 22 50 1 5 64 0 683
2016 506 34 24 65 0 4 65 0 698
2017 478 34 24 64 0 4 68 0 672
2018 496 25 21 57 0 4 71 0 674
2019 501 20 23 49 0 2 63 0 658
2020 486 30 23 68 0 1 70 0 678
2021 401 27 27 54 0 1 53 0 563
2022 413 32 27 62 0 2 56 0 592
2023 428 32 31 77 0 1 51 0 620

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Strawbridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1194 62.4 19.1 n/a
1994 1000 53.3 n/a 6.9
1995 1129 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 1129 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 1044 n/a 0.0 7.3
1998 1042 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 945 45.3 20.9 14.8
2000 950 n/a 0.0 13.3
2001 896 52.5 17.1 12.8
2002 868 45.3 19.2 15.3
2003 868 45.3 19.2 15.3
2004 832 49.2 16.9 17
2005 829 46.8 17.7 16.2
2006 814 45.0 18.1 12.7
2007 793 50.2 15.8 14.1
2008 798 35.1 22.7 11.9
2009 797 35.3 22.6 12.2
2010 792 35.7 22.1 14.4
2011 798 35.1 22.7 13.7
2012 784 40.4 19.3 15.9
2013 730 34.3 21.2 14
2014 702 33.2 21.1 13.7
2015 683 34.0 20.0 14.1
2016 698 31.0 22.5 15.3
2017 672 32.6 20.5 14.6
2018 674 35.2 19.1 16.6
2019 658 36.6 17.9 16.4
2020 678 37.4 18.1 18.9
2021 563 35.2 15.9 n/a
2022 592 34.8 16.9 21.6
2023 620 34.2 18.1 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Strawbridge Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 1194 62.4 19.1 n/a
1994 1000 53.3 n/a 6.9
1995 1129 n/a 0.0 7.7
1996 1129 n/a 0.0 7.7
1997 1044 n/a 0.0 7.3
1998 1042 n/a 0.0 7.4
1999 945 45.3 20.9 14.8
2000 950 n/a 0.0 13.3
2001 896 52.5 17.1 12.8
2002 868 45.3 19.2 15.3
2003 868 45.3 19.2 15.3
2004 832 49.2 16.9 17
2005 829 46.8 17.7 16.2
2006 814 45.0 18.1 12.7
2007 793 50.2 15.8 14.1
2008 798 35.1 22.7 11.9
2009 797 35.3 22.6 12.2
2010 792 35.7 22.1 14.4
2011 798 35.1 22.7 13.7
2012 784 40.4 19.3 15.9
2013 730 34.3 21.2 14
2014 702 33.2 21.1 13.7
2015 683 34.0 20.0 14.1
2016 698 31.0 22.5 15.3
2017 672 32.6 20.5 14.6
2018 674 35.2 19.1 16.6
2019 658 36.6 17.9 16.4
2020 678 37.4 18.1 18.9
2021 563 35.2 15.9 n/a
2022 592 34.8 16.9 21.6
2023 620 34.2 18.1 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Strawbridge Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $220 (2.2%) $9,996 (97.9%) $10,215
2020 $158 (1.6%) $9,806 (98.4%) $9,964
2021 $523 (4.5%) $11,192 (95.5%) $11,715

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Strawbridge Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 49th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 145th of 1114 Elementary schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Strawbridge Elementary)9794.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8976.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Strawbridge Elementary)9088.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7975.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Strawbridge Elementary)9482.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9074.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Strawbridge Elementary)8592.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8581.4
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Strawbridge Elementary)9778.9
 18.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Strawbridge Elementary)9375.2
 17.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8370.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Strawbridge Elementary)9885.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8880.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students658620
 5.8%
African American2032
 60%
American Indian00
Asian2331
 34.8%
Hispanic4977
 57.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White501428
 14.6%
Two or More Races6351
 19%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.4%21.1%
 4.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Strawbridge Elementary

Students at Strawbridge Elementary are 69% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Asian.

Yes. Strawbridge Elementary ranks in the top 5.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Strawbridge Elementary.

Students who attend Strawbridge Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Corporate Landing Middle


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