Thoroughgood Elementary

Thoroughgood Elementary serves 754 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Virginia Beach, currently operating from a temporary location at 1701 Pleasure House Road. With 42 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio, providing a manageable classroom environment for elementary learners. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide at #510 out of 1,856 Virginia elementary schools.

Students excel in core subjects, with 89% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, and 88% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics. These impressive results reflect the school's commitment to academic excellence and effective instruction across grade levels. Thoroughgood Elementary draws families from ZIP code 23455, a well-established area where the median household income reaches $82,977 and median home values average $374,700.

The community values education, with 44% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 7.3%. This stable, educated community of over 50,000 residents provides a supportive environment for the school's educational mission in Virginia Beach's large city setting.