Very Good
#383 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 21% in state
Linkhorn Park Elementary
Elementary School · Virginia Beach City Public Schools · Virginia Beach, VA
A Virginia Beach City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
977 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
- Math 82% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 83% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linkhorn Park Elementary score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 82% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Linkhorn Park 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$97,835
Median home value
$401,900
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23454; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach Friends SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 982 | Compare → |
| Trantwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| College Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 479 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #30 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
Linkhorn Park Elementary is listed in Virginia Beach City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linkhorn Park Elementary
Linkhorn Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Virginia Beach, VA, part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, serving approximately 526 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linkhorn Park Elementary
What grades does Linkhorn Park Elementary serve?
Linkhorn Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Linkhorn Park Elementary?
Linkhorn Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linkhorn Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linkhorn Park Elementary is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linkhorn Park Elementary rank in VA?
Linkhorn Park Elementary ranks #383 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Linkhorn Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Linkhorn Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Linkhorn Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linkhorn Park Elementary has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Linkhorn Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Linkhorn Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linkhorn Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Linkhorn Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linkhorn Park Elementary?
65.4% of students at Linkhorn Park 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Virginia Beach city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (757) 648-2920
- Area population (ZIP 23454)
- 57,773
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 23454; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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