Very Good
#620 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 33% in state
Based on limited data
Diamond Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 1st.
5225 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 81 schools in Virginia Beach.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Diamond Springs Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,741/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virginia Beach), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,680
Median home value
$269,400
Median rent
$1,652/mo
College educated
30.8%
Homeownership
52.8%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| Pembroke ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Enoch Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Gateway Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 238 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 88
- Rank in district
- #49 of 82
- District spending per student
- $14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Diamond Springs Elementary is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Diamond Springs Elementary
Diamond Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 499 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #620 of 1,851 schools in VA. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Diamond Springs Elementary
What grades does Diamond Springs Elementary serve?
Diamond Springs Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Diamond Springs Elementary?
Diamond Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Springs Elementary is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Diamond Springs Elementary rank in VA?
Diamond Springs Elementary ranks #620 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Diamond Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Diamond Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Diamond Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Diamond Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Diamond Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Diamond Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Diamond Springs Elementary?
92.6% of students at Diamond Springs Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (757) 648-4240
- Area population (ZIP 23462)
- 67,066
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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