Summary:
Arrowhead Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 525 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Arrowhead Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 48.57% White, 24.19% African American, 14.29% Hispanic, 2.1% Asian, and 10.48% two or more races. The school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. However, Arrowhead has a high percentage of students (57.14%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families. The school's spending per student has increased in recent years, suggesting a commitment to investing in resources, but its student-teacher ratio of 13.7 is slightly higher than the district average.
Interestingly, Arrowhead Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 185th out of 1,097 Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 516th out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students ranking 27th out of 564 Virginia elementary schools, while its military-connected students ranked 148th out of 195. Compared to nearby schools, such as Kempsville Elementary and Fairfield Elementary, Arrowhead's performance is generally on par or slightly below. Additionally, the school's student population has decreased slightly in recent years, from 525 students in 2022-2023 to 484 students in 2023-2024.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
516th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,571
Students who attend Arrowhead Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7
Number of students: 525
Racial breakdown:
White:
48.6%
African American:
24.2%
Hispanic:
14.3%
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Two or more races:
10.5%
Asian:
2.1%
American Indian:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.1%
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