Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Oaks Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
White Oaks Elementary School's student population of 645 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
White Oaks 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 White Oaks Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1097 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
54%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
69%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%

Hispanic
19%
19%

Black
27%
22%

White
33%
44%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
White Oaks Elementary School is ranked #1097 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend White Oaks Elementary School?
645 students attend White Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of White Oaks Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Oaks Elementary School?
White Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does White Oaks Elementary School offer ?
White Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Oaks Elementary School part of?
White Oaks Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
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