Summary:
Lynnhaven Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 362 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.
Lynnhaven Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 25.97% White, 36.74% African American, 19.06% Hispanic, 1.38% Asian, and 16.57% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 52.08% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in SOL Mathematics, compared to 75.86% for the district and 70.11% for the state. Lynnhaven's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 426th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 900th out of 1,105 in 2018-2019, with a current ranking of 521st and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Lynnhaven Elementary faces some unique challenges, including a high percentage of students (74.03%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Kingston Elementary, which has a rate of only 10.45%. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with its White students ranking 70th out of 979 Virginia elementary schools, while its African American students rank 315th out of 588. These disparities suggest that Lynnhaven may need to address issues of equity and opportunity gaps to improve overall student outcomes.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
521st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,796
Students who attend Lynnhaven Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.5
Number of students: 362
Racial breakdown:
African American:
36.7%
White:
26.0%
Hispanic:
19.1%
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Two or more races:
16.6%
Asian:
1.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74%
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