Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John B. Dey Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 734 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
John B. Dey Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John B. Dey Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
John B. Dey Elementary School is ranked #103 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John B. Dey Elementary School often compared to?
John B. Dey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alanton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John B. Dey Elementary School?
734 students attend John B. Dey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of John B. Dey Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B. Dey Elementary School?
John B. Dey Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John B. Dey Elementary School offer ?
John B. Dey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John B. Dey Elementary School part of?
In what neighborhood is John B. Dey Elementary School located?
John B. Dey Elementary School is located in the North Virginia Beach neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 9 other public schools located in North Virginia Beach.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="nearby-public-schools">Nearby Public Schools
JROTC offers valuable lessons in leadership, character-building and citizenship. Here's a look at the various JROTC programs out there together with a look at the pros and cons of the program.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 734 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 82% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Related School News
Great Neck Middle School and John B. Dey Elementary School the following day, and then adjusted ...
And we're all going to get through this together," said Debbie Cathey, cafeteria manager at ...
With John B. Dey Elementary School’s multi-year modernization project still underway, principal Beth Bianchi wants to ...
