Birdneck Elementary vs Ocean Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdneck Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
584 students
Ocean Lakes Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Birdneck Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Ocean Lakes Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #463 of 1,142 | #229 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #8124 of 50,301 | #2277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 584 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 32.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 93% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 74.7).
- •Ocean Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (93% vs 79%).
- •Ocean Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 74%).
- •Ocean Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 77.2%).
- •Birdneck Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.6).
- •Birdneck Elementary is the larger school with 584 students compared with 530.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birdneck Elementary better than Ocean Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Lakes Elementary ranks higher (85.4 vs 74.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birdneck Elementary and Ocean Lakes Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birdneck Elementary: 584. Ocean Lakes Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birdneck Elementary and Ocean Lakes Elementary rank in Virginia?
Birdneck Elementary is 463rd of 1,142 and Ocean Lakes Elementary is 229th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).