Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Indian Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Indian Lakes Elementary School's student population of 537 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Lakes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Lakes Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1066 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
20%
22%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1066 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Indian Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Providence Elementary School, Kempsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Indian Lakes Elementary School?
537 students attend Indian Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Indian Lakes Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Lakes Elementary School?
Indian Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Indian Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Indian Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Lakes Elementary School part of?
Indian Lakes Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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