Thoroughgood Elementary

Summary:

Thoroughgood Elementary is a high-performing public elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving 749 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and a diverse student population.

Thoroughgood Elementary's students excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 87.27% of Thoroughgood's 3rd-grade students achieved proficiency in English Reading, compared to 76.97% for the district and 66.88% for the state. The school's diverse student population is also noteworthy, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (72.23%) but also includes significant percentages of Hispanic (8.81%), African American (6.14%), and Asian (4.01%) students. Additionally, Thoroughgood has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (19.49%), which is significantly lower than nearby schools like Williams Elementary (94.87%) and Newtown Elementary (97.74%).

Thoroughgood Elementary's consistent academic excellence, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that the school may have effective teaching practices, a supportive school culture, and access to resources that contribute to its students' success. The stark contrast between Thoroughgood and some of the nearby schools, such as Williams Elementary and Newtown Elementary, which have lower academic performance and higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students, further highlights the exceptional nature of Thoroughgood Elementary's educational experience.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1701 Pleasure House Rd (temp.)
       Virginia Beach, VA  23455


(757) 648-3920

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,978 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  754

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.0%
Hispanic:
9.3%
Two or more races:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.4% Help


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Compare Details Thoroughgood Elementary ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 85.35. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71%), Hispanic (9.3%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thoroughgood Elementary is 17.9. 52 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thoroughgood Elementary is $11,978. 43 elementary schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thoroughgood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Thoroughgood Elementary 114th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Thoroughgood 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 Thoroughgood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 82.20 105th 1062 90.1%
2006 82.77 72nd 1071 93.3%
2007 81.03 107th 1083 90.1%
2008 79.86 108th 1081 90.0%
2009 77.82 137th 1082 87.3%
2010 80.24 95th 1113 91.5%
2011 84.04 63rd 1117 94.4%
2012 84.24 69th 1117 93.8%
2013 84.13 94th 1120 91.6%
2014 86.35 77th 1110 93.1%
2015 85.39 66th 1100 94.0%
2016 87.44 38th 1096 96.5%
2017 89.60 33rd 1099 97.0%
2018 90.16 27th 1097 97.5%
2019 82.35 123rd 1105 88.9%
2021 89.91 73rd 1103 93.4%
2022 89.83 58th 1109 94.8%
2023 83.69 140th 1114 87.4%
2024 85.35 114th 1114 89.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.79 63rd 245 74.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 89.21 19th 300 93.7%
2024 97.99 1st 306 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.08 93rd 1036 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.39 157th 1100 85.7%
2024 81.12 167th 1098 84.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.92 171st 324 47.2%
2024 55.87 179th 355 49.6%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.87 77th 182 57.7%
2024 49.37 126th 195 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.83 147th 1093 86.6%
2024 85.99 87th 1101 92.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.55 100th 238 58.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.03 69th 564 87.8%
2024 85.66 51st 580 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thoroughgood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.43 253rd 984 74.3%
2024 77.38 157th 979 84.0%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, November 2, 2013

Open Quote Fantastic administration and staff who are very attuned to the students' welfare and encouraging parental involvement. High level of parent volunteers. I was on the path to private school when a discerning friend sang the praises of Thoroughgood. I have not regretted the decision to send my children to this wonderful public school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thoroughgood 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 655 655
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 676 676
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 695 695
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 713 713
1993 580 68 19 13 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1994 541 49 19 13 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1995 555 68 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1996 555 68 17 6 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1997 572 63 16 5 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1998 591 74 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1999 536 80 15 12 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 556 78 20 17 1 n/a n/a -4 668
2001 522 81 23 15 2 n/a n/a 0 643
2002 510 47 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2003 510 47 30 19 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2004 543 77 24 16 0 n/a n/a 3 663
2005 529 80 25 28 1 n/a n/a 7 670
2006 505 62 25 34 2 n/a n/a 19 647
2007 478 50 32 35 3 n/a n/a 19 617
2008 501 55 31 27 3 n/a n/a 25 642
2009 491 61 37 26 2 n/a n/a 31 648
2010 480 60 34 34 3 n/a n/a 32 643
2011 475 44 28 51 3 5 40 0 646
2012 472 60 34 61 4 2 36 0 669
2013 485 67 43 56 6 2 44 0 703
2014 489 65 42 48 6 2 60 0 712
2015 512 50 38 59 5 3 70 0 737
2016 502 33 44 63 5 3 61 0 711
2017 491 41 38 63 3 5 61 0 702
2018 495 39 31 52 1 5 62 0 685
2019 431 44 33 54 2 4 57 0 625
2020 485 44 36 63 1 2 57 0 688
2021 392 23 26 64 1 3 46 0 555
2022 501 46 49 71 0 4 54 0 725
2023 541 46 30 66 0 5 61 0 749
2024 535 40 38 70 0 3 68 0 754

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 Thoroughgood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 655 35.5 18.4 n/a
1990 676 37.6 17.9 n/a
1991 695 39.7 17.5 n/a
1992 713 40.4 17.6 n/a
1993 682 39.3 17.4 n/a
1994 622 33.2 n/a 8.7
1995 646 n/a 0.0 9.9
1996 646 n/a 0.0 9.9
1997 656 n/a 0.0 9.9
1998 685 n/a 0.0 8.2
1999 643 38.5 16.7 15.4
2000 668 n/a 0.0 15.9
2001 643 41.5 15.5 15.1
2002 606 35.0 17.3 12
2003 606 35.0 17.3 12
2004 663 40.0 16.6 19.1
2005 670 39.0 17.2 16.3
2006 647 39.0 16.6 15.4
2007 617 42.2 14.6 15.7
2008 642 30.1 21.3 13.1
2009 648 33.4 19.4 17
2010 643 31.7 20.2 17.7
2011 646 29.7 21.7 14.2
2012 669 33.1 20.1 16.9
2013 703 34.2 20.5 17.6
2014 712 32.6 21.8 20.8
2015 737 35.0 21.0 20.6
2016 711 35.0 20.3 18.1
2017 702 35.6 19.6 15.7
2018 685 34.5 19.8 17.7
2019 625 35.5 17.6 17
2020 688 35.2 19.5 17.6
2021 555 38.7 14.3 n/a
2022 725 40.6 17.8 16.7
2023 749 39.5 18.9 19.5
2024 754 42.0 17.9 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 Thoroughgood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 655 35.5 18.4 n/a
1990 676 37.6 17.9 n/a
1991 695 39.7 17.5 n/a
1992 713 40.4 17.6 n/a
1993 682 39.3 17.4 n/a
1994 622 33.2 n/a 8.7
1995 646 n/a 0.0 9.9
1996 646 n/a 0.0 9.9
1997 656 n/a 0.0 9.9
1998 685 n/a 0.0 8.2
1999 643 38.5 16.7 15.4
2000 668 n/a 0.0 15.9
2001 643 41.5 15.5 15.1
2002 606 35.0 17.3 12
2003 606 35.0 17.3 12
2004 663 40.0 16.6 19.1
2005 670 39.0 17.2 16.3
2006 647 39.0 16.6 15.4
2007 617 42.2 14.6 15.7
2008 642 30.1 21.3 13.1
2009 648 33.4 19.4 17
2010 643 31.7 20.2 17.7
2011 646 29.7 21.7 14.2
2012 669 33.1 20.1 16.9
2013 703 34.2 20.5 17.6
2014 712 32.6 21.8 20.8
2015 737 35.0 21.0 20.6
2016 711 35.0 20.3 18.1
2017 702 35.6 19.6 15.7
2018 685 34.5 19.8 17.7
2019 625 35.5 17.6 17
2020 688 35.2 19.5 17.6
2021 555 38.7 14.3 n/a
2022 725 40.6 17.8 16.7
2023 749 39.5 18.9 19.5
2024 754 42.0 17.9 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thoroughgood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $329 (3.3%) $9,783 (96.7%) $10,112
2020 $267 (2.7%) $9,552 (97.3%) $9,820
2021 $556 (4.6%) $11,422 (95.4%) $11,978

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thoroughgood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 123rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 140th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thoroughgood Elementary)9284.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8976.2
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Thoroughgood Elementary)8783
 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 (Thoroughgood Elementary)8981.5
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9074.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Thoroughgood Elementary)9089.7
 0.3%
   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 (Thoroughgood Elementary)9286.2
 5.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8975.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Thoroughgood Elementary)9178.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8370.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Thoroughgood Elementary)9390.1
 2.9%
   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 Students625749
 19.8%
African American4446
 4.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3330
 9.1%
Hispanic5466
 22.2%
Pacific Islander45
 25%
White431541
 25.5%
Two or More Races5761
 7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17%19.5%
 2.5%


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Thoroughgood Elementary ranks 114th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 754 students attended Thoroughgood Elementary.

Students at Thoroughgood Elementary are 71% White, 9% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Asian.


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