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Holland Elementary

Q: Is Holland Elementary a good school?

Holland Elementary ranks 712 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

712^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Holland Elementary is a PK–5 school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving 435 students in a high-poverty area as part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Free/reduced-price lunch participation is at essentially 100%, placing the school among the most economically disadvantaged in its cluster. Holland was historically a strong performer—ranking in the 85th percentile statewide in 2018-19—but by 2025-26 it had fallen to a 2-star rating and the 36th percentile (rank 712 of 1,111 elementary schools). This decline stands out because nearby schools like Windsor Woods Elementary, which serves a similarly high-poverty population (73.9% FRL), continues to earn 4 stars and rank in the 74th percentile.

The most distinctive pattern at Holland is a sharp "5th-grade cliff." While 3rd and 4th grade math scores actually meet or beat district averages, 5th-grade scores fall sharply across every subject: 63.2% passed math (vs. 77.9% district), 62.3% passed reading (vs. 79.1%), and just 52.9% passed science—the lowest 5th-grade science score among ten nearby elementary schools. Chronic absenteeism is another concern, at 13.7% for 2024-25. While improved from 22.9% two years earlier, it remains above the district average of 10.1% and far higher than schools such as Rosemont Forest Elementary (2.0%) and Windsor Woods Elementary (4.9%).

Holland spends $18,577 per student—more than several higher-performing nearby schools—and has a low 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio, yet these resources are not translating into results. Effectiveness for high-need subgroups has also eroded: ratings for low-income students dropped from the 74th percentile in 2023-24 to the 41st in 2025-26, with similar declines for several other student groups. The school has clearly been effective recently—in 2021-22 it ranked in the 72nd percentile statewide—so the current standing is not permanent. With targeted attention to 5th-grade instruction, attendance, and subgroup equity, there is a realistic path back to its former level of performance.

435

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,577

Per pupil spending ?

100.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3340 Holland Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23452-4826

(757) 648-2640

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.5%

White:

23.4%

Hispanic:

17.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 39 percentile points since 2016

!VA Studies scores 21 pts below the Virginia average

!Near the bottom of Virginia Beach City Public Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg77%

Virginia avg72%

712^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 39 pts since 2016

From top 25% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

45^th of 53Elementary Schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools

29^th of 131Virginia Beach City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	41.8	712 of 1111	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.0	697 of 1110	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.1	524 of 1114	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.1	493 of 1114	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.2	312 of 1109	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	56.9	510 of 1103	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.2	162 of 1105	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	73.0	260 of 1097	76.3%	★★★★☆
2017	75.8	207 of 1099	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	71.9	279 of 1096	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	63.2	416 of 1100	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.1	540 of 1110	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	40.1	762 of 1120	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	40.8	769 of 1117	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2011	61.8	416 of 1117	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	46.7	705 of 1113	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	34.5	868 of 1082	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	14.4	1041 of 1081	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	20.4	989 of 1083	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	13.6	1029 of 1071	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	20.3	958 of 1062	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	41.3	389 of 591	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.2	418 of 579	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.1	327 of 588	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	211 of 579	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	44.6	670 of 1100	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	635 of 1096	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	62.6	435 of 1098	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	437 of 1100	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	43.3	370 of 619	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.4	270 of 606	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.5	155 of 580	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	55.9	274 of 564	51.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	611 of 1040	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.0	482 of 1046	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.3	268 of 1036	74.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	38.0	753 of 1099	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.8	739 of 1093	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.4	619 of 1101	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	543 of 1093	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.4	154 of 206	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.4	153 of 182	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	40.0	204 of 306	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.0	70 of 247	71.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.0	68 of 245	72.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	449 of 974	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	41.7	641 of 973	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	551 of 979	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	634 of 984	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)54th percentile+18 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)41st percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)40th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)39th percentile+3 vs school

African American (2026)34th percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2026)33rd percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)31st percentile-4 vs school

Military Connected (2026)25th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics73%~ state avg

English Reading71%~ state avg

VA Studies53%-21 vs state

Science53%-16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, December 16, 2016

This is a great school with great teachers and the best administration anyone could ask for! I was really concerned about my kids going here after seeing their test scores and reading reviews on greatschools.com. Maybe the school used to be bad, but that is not the case. My kids have been going there for 2 years and they love it. They love their teachers and they love being Huskies! The teachers are truly passionate about their work and they care about all the children and want to see them succeed. I have had to have many parent teacher conferences over the two years trying to find ways for my kids to be successful and implementing different tactics that we have come up with together. The administrative staff, the nurse, the lunch ladies, and Mr. Burke make every kid at Holland feel special and that is more than I could have ever asked for. I would not go to any other school in Virginia Beach even if I had the choice. =) Close Quote

by a citizen
Thursday, October 4, 2012

When I was in second grade at this school, I would constantly get bullied. I know you might think it's not a big deal because it's elementary, but my family had to move to a different district because of it. I would always get jumped in the bathroom, hit on the bus, and taunted in class. No body would do anything because they were too scared of the kids families. The kid on the bus was the bus drivers SON, and I would always ask her to check the security tapes, but she refused every time. I feel racism played a part in this. I would go to the office to report this but they would tell me to go back to class... not even the police would do anything, except threaten my mom with jail if she kept me out of school any longer. Long story short, it's terrible to handle with bullying. If you're looking into schools, I would recommend Grassfield Elementary in Chesapeake. There's too many good aspects about that school to explain here. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Holland Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3340 Holland Rd	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-2640	435	37	11.6	100.9%	102 (23.4%)	172 (39.5%)	76 (17.5%)	22 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (14.3%)	41.8	712^th of 1111 public elementary schools	35.9%		42	697^th of 1110 public elementary schools	37.2%	15	80.7	77.8	63.2	52.9	68.4	82.5	62.3	53.1	$18,577	$3,091	$15,486
Green Run Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Green Garden Circle	Virginia Beach	23453	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-2560	350	30	11.5	100.9%	74 (21.1%)	151 (43.1%)	52 (14.9%)	23 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	49 (14.0%)	34.1	801^st of 1111 public elementary schools	27.9%		35.6	761^st of 1110 public elementary schools	31.4%	40	58.3	66.0	71.7	64.2	56.3	58.5	64.8	78.0	$20,505	$2,828	$17,677
Rosemont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1257 Rosemont Rd	Virginia Beach	23453	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-3600	387	36	10.6	76.5%	80 (20.7%)	151 (39.0%)	66 (17.1%)	27 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	62 (16.0%)	57.3	517^th of 1111 public elementary schools	53.5%		46.6	648^th of 1110 public elementary schools	41.6%	131	60.0	68.0	79.7	81.4	70.9	72.0	89.8	74.1	$19,897	$2,362	$17,535
Brookwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	601 S Lynnhaven Rd	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-2160	574	42	13.7	67.9%	232 (40.4%)	117 (20.4%)	110 (19.2%)	23 (4.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	90 (15.7%)	44.8	682^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	38.6%		41.5	706^th of 1110 public elementary schools	36.4%	24	76.9	82.7	66.7	62.2	63.0	75.0	67.9	64.2	$15,204	$1,238	$13,966
Windsor Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3800 Van Buren Dr	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4120	497	37	13.3	76.7%	157 (31.6%)	146 (29.4%)	99 (19.9%)	26 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	66 (13.3%)	55.8	542^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	51.2%		49.3	607^th of 1110 public elementary schools	45.3%	65	79.0	73.3	71.6	69.5	67.1	78.9	78.1	71.3	$16,707	$1,573	$15,134
White Oaks Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	960 Windsor Oaks Blvd	Virginia Beach	23462	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4040	653	51	12.7	54.5%	207 (31.7%)	172 (26.3%)	140 (21.4%)	34 (5.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	93 (14.2%)	46.3	654^th of 1111 public elementary schools	41.1%		56.2	531^st of 1110 public elementary schools	52.2%	123	70.9	63.5	76.3	66.0	59.2	70.8	78.4	75.6	$15,437	$1,428	$14,008
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4180 O'Hare Dr	Virginia Beach	23453	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-3280	465	40	11.5	85.2%	77 (16.6%)	225 (48.4%)	66 (14.2%)	31 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	64 (13.8%)	34	804^th of 1111 public elementary schools	27.6%		34.4	781^st of 1110 public elementary schools	29.6%	23	62.5	56.0	68.3	65.1	62.5	64.3	73.0	69.4	$18,913	$2,986	$15,927
Windsor Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	233 Presidential Blvd	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-4160	487	38	12.8	73.9%	208 (42.7%)	90 (18.5%)	105 (21.6%)	20 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	59 (12.1%)	74.2	289^th of 1111 public elementary schools	74.0%		74	299^th of 1110 public elementary schools	73.1%	10	84.1	78.5	80.0	77.1	74.6	84.6	85.7	88.6	$17,835	$1,000	$16,835
Landstown Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2212 Recreation Dr	Virginia Beach	23456	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 648-2880	632	49	12.8	41.5%	206 (32.6%)	141 (22.3%)	111 (17.6%)	80 (12.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	87 (13.8%)	45.8	665^th of 1111 public elementary schools	40.1%		36.2	753^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	32.2%	88	84.6	71.7	63.0	60.4	71.8	77.5	62.6	64.8	$15,170	$1,091	$14,079
Lynnhaven Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 Dillon Dr	Virginia Beach	23452	Virginia Beach city	Virginia Beach City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 648-3000	339	31	10.8	100.6%	94 (27.7%)	126 (37.2%)	54 (15.9%)	6 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (17.4%)	45.3	675^th of 1111 public elementary schools	39.2%		49.9	596^th of 1110 public elementary schools	46.3%	79	72.3	61.7	70.0	56.0	78.7	75.0	76.0	66.0	$18,980	$2,314	$16,665

Frequently Asked Questions about Holland Elementary

How many students attend Holland Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 435 students attended Holland Elementary.

What district is Holland Elementary in?

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Is Holland Elementary a good school?

Holland Elementary ranks 712^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Holland Elementary?

Students at Holland Elementary are 40% African American, 23% White, 17% Hispanic, 14% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

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