Diamond Springs Elementary School serves 467 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Diamond Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Diamond Springs Elementary School's student population of 467 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Diamond Springs 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
62%
21%
White
7%
44%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Diamond Springs Elementary School?
467 students attend Diamond Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Diamond Springs Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diamond Springs Elementary School?
Diamond Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Diamond Springs Elementary School offer ?
Diamond Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Diamond Springs Elementary School part of?
Diamond Springs Elementary School is part of Virginia Beach City School District.
In what neighborhood is Diamond Springs Elementary School located?
Diamond Springs Elementary School is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 17 other public schools located in Northwest.
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