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Ocean Lakes Elementary School

1616 Upton Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ocean Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30% in VA
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ocean Lakes Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
564 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

School Rankings

Ocean Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean Lakes Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#512 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
68%
54%
(20-21)
76%
69%
(20-21)
50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
63%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.57
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is ranked #512 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ocean Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Landing Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
564 students attend Ocean Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ocean Lakes Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Lakes Elementary School?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean Lakes Elementary School part of?
Ocean Lakes Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 30%)
  • : 76% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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