Providence Elementary School

4968 Providence Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Providence 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 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Providence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Providence Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Providence 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 Providence Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1066 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Providence Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
53%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
62%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
19%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Providence Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Providence Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Providence Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Providence Elementary School's ranking?
Providence 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 Providence Elementary School often compared to?
Providence Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Lakes 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 Providence Elementary School?
530 students attend Providence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Providence Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Providence Elementary School?
Providence Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Providence Elementary School offer ?
Providence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Providence Elementary School part of?
Providence Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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