John B. Dey Elementary

Summary:

John B. Dey Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 775 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade and part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district.

John B. Dey Elementary consistently excels academically, with proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly outpace the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade mathematics, 91.85% of students were proficient or better, compared to 75.95% for the district and 67.98% for the state. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. While predominantly White, the student body is more diverse than nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Asian students. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a lower proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby schools, John B. Dey Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For instance, in 3rd grade mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 87.96% was significantly higher than the rates at Malibu Elementary (69.84%), Pembroke Meadows Elementary (75.32%), and Lynnhaven Elementary (52.08%). The school's exceptional performance has been consistent over the past decade, with the school consistently ranking in the top 10% of Virginia elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1900 N Great Neck Road
       Virginia Beach, VA  23454


(757) 648-2440

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,257 Help


Students who attend John B. Dey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Great Neck Middle
High:    Frank W. Cox High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  775

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
7.7%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John B. Dey Elementary ranks better than 94.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th 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 88.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details John B. Dey Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John B. Dey Elementary is $11,257. 52 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John B. Dey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John B. Dey Elementary 65th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See John B. Dey 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 John B. Dey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 83.32 81st 1062 92.4%
2006 87.57 22nd 1071 97.9%
2007 83.35 73rd 1083 93.3%
2008 84.80 39th 1081 96.4%
2009 81.26 84th 1082 92.2%
2010 79.17 108th 1113 90.3%
2011 83.73 65th 1117 94.2%
2012 86.74 37th 1117 96.7%
2013 90.50 25th 1120 97.8%
2014 86.68 68th 1110 93.9%
2015 84.15 85th 1100 92.3%
2016 82.29 117th 1096 89.3%
2017 87.77 56th 1099 94.9%
2018 83.81 104th 1097 90.5%
2019 87.52 47th 1105 95.7%
2021 90.39 67th 1103 93.9%
2022 87.06 99th 1109 91.1%
2023 87.39 86th 1114 92.3%
2024 88.31 65th 1114 94.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.94 86th 1036 91.7%
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Rank History for Female students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.17 88th 1100 92.0%
2024 86.98 76th 1098 93.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.71 217th 324 33.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.62 80th 182 56.0%
2024 56.96 99th 195 49.2%
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Rank History for Male students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.95 93rd 1093 91.5%
2024 87.20 73rd 1101 93.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.57 11th 564 98.0%
2024 62.34 213th 580 63.3%
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Rank History for White students at John B. Dey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.86 116th 984 88.2%
2024 85.02 55th 979 94.4%
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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 John B. Dey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 731 731
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 746 746
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 787 787
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 807 807
1993 672 39 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1994 682 51 10 12 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1995 735 43 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1996 735 43 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1997 744 64 5 9 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1998 730 67 8 7 1 n/a n/a 0 813
1999 704 72 15 18 0 n/a n/a 0 809
2000 665 78 17 34 2 n/a n/a -4 792
2001 697 58 21 26 0 n/a n/a 0 802
2002 664 56 23 35 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2003 664 56 23 35 1 n/a n/a 0 779
2004 632 64 18 33 1 n/a n/a 7 755
2005 669 58 22 38 1 n/a n/a 10 798
2006 634 60 28 25 1 n/a n/a 21 769
2007 620 58 23 31 0 n/a n/a 15 747
2008 637 41 25 33 0 n/a n/a 18 754
2009 664 67 19 44 0 n/a n/a 11 805
2010 643 57 28 37 3 n/a n/a 16 784
2011 680 59 27 55 2 2 16 0 841
2012 702 39 32 61 1 0 25 0 860
2013 679 31 45 64 1 4 25 0 849
2014 688 41 46 59 2 6 32 0 874
2015 675 31 41 49 3 5 26 0 830
2016 661 33 41 64 2 7 32 0 840
2017 646 33 34 71 2 2 38 0 826
2018 652 37 24 58 3 2 41 0 817
2019 641 37 25 46 0 5 35 0 789
2020 624 32 25 46 1 3 50 0 781
2021 568 24 29 55 2 6 44 0 728
2022 600 26 19 54 3 4 44 0 750
2023 594 36 29 60 2 4 50 0 775

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 John B. Dey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 731 33.3 21.9 n/a
1990 746 37.3 20.0 n/a
1991 787 37.6 20.9 n/a
1992 807 38.3 21.0 n/a
1993 731 36.2 20.2 n/a
1994 755 40.3 n/a 4.4
1995 789 n/a 0.0 6.2
1996 789 n/a 0.0 6.2
1997 822 n/a 0.0 6.9
1998 813 n/a 0.0 5.3
1999 809 46.0 17.6 10.4
2000 792 n/a 0.0 10.6
2001 802 48.9 16.4 9.5
2002 779 41.5 18.8 12.7
2003 779 41.5 18.8 12.7
2004 755 44.3 17.0 14.6
2005 798 46.3 17.2 12.3
2006 769 46.0 16.7 11.6
2007 747 51.8 14.4 13.3
2008 754 37.9 19.9 9.2
2009 805 38.0 21.2 14.9
2010 784 37.4 20.9 17.2
2011 841 39.2 21.4 12.1
2012 860 37.4 22.9 16.5
2013 849 40.1 21.1 11
2014 874 39.3 22.2 15.2
2015 830 40.0 20.7 14.1
2016 840 38.0 22.1 15.4
2017 826 38.6 21.3 13.4
2018 817 40.9 19.9 18.2
2019 789 36.5 21.5 18.1
2020 781 35.6 21.9 18.3
2021 728 40.8 17.8 n/a
2022 750 39.2 19.1 19.1
2023 775 43.5 17.8 19.4

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 John B. Dey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 731 33.3 21.9 n/a
1990 746 37.3 20.0 n/a
1991 787 37.6 20.9 n/a
1992 807 38.3 21.0 n/a
1993 731 36.2 20.2 n/a
1994 755 40.3 n/a 4.4
1995 789 n/a 0.0 6.2
1996 789 n/a 0.0 6.2
1997 822 n/a 0.0 6.9
1998 813 n/a 0.0 5.3
1999 809 46.0 17.6 10.4
2000 792 n/a 0.0 10.6
2001 802 48.9 16.4 9.5
2002 779 41.5 18.8 12.7
2003 779 41.5 18.8 12.7
2004 755 44.3 17.0 14.6
2005 798 46.3 17.2 12.3
2006 769 46.0 16.7 11.6
2007 747 51.8 14.4 13.3
2008 754 37.9 19.9 9.2
2009 805 38.0 21.2 14.9
2010 784 37.4 20.9 17.2
2011 841 39.2 21.4 12.1
2012 860 37.4 22.9 16.5
2013 849 40.1 21.1 11
2014 874 39.3 22.2 15.2
2015 830 40.0 20.7 14.1
2016 840 38.0 22.1 15.4
2017 826 38.6 21.3 13.4
2018 817 40.9 19.9 18.2
2019 789 36.5 21.5 18.1
2020 781 35.6 21.9 18.3
2021 728 40.8 17.8 n/a
2022 750 39.2 19.1 19.1
2023 775 43.5 17.8 19.4

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 John B. Dey Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (3.7%) $9,011 (96.3%) $9,354
2020 $295 (3.1%) $9,148 (96.9%) $9,443
2021 $633 (5.6%) $10,624 (94.4%) $11,257

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John B. Dey 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 47th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 86th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John B. Dey Elementary)9489.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8976.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (John B. Dey Elementary)9187
 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 (John B. Dey Elementary)9582.7
 12.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9074.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (John B. Dey Elementary)9187.8
 3.2%
   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 (John B. Dey Elementary)9491.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (John B. Dey Elementary)9286.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8370.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (John B. Dey Elementary)9692.1
 3.9%
   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 Students789775
 1.8%
African American3736
 2.7%
American Indian02
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic4660
 30.4%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White641594
 7.3%
Two or More Races3550
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.1%19.4%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John B. Dey Elementary

Yes. John B. Dey Elementary ranks in the top 5.8% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended John B. Dey Elementary.

Students at John B. Dey Elementary are 77% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

Students who attend John B. Dey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Great Neck Middle
High : Frank W. Cox High


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