Birdneck Elementary

What Birdneck Elementary does

Birdneck Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school located at 957 S. Birdneck Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, operating as a school within Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), a division of approximately 86,000 students. The school serves over 700 students from a sociodemographically diverse population — approximately 50% ethnic minority, 70% qualifying for free/reduced meals, and over 60% military dependents — drawing from single-family homes, government-subsidized housing, campgrounds, and military housing near Navy installations at Dam Neck and Oceana Naval Base. The school operates as a Title I school-wide program and runs a comprehensive core curriculum including full-day kindergarten, special education across multiple disability classifications (Speech/Language Impaired, Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disabled, Intellectually Disabled, Other Health Impaired, and Gifted), ESL support, and Title I reading resource and math coaching. The instructional model employs team-teaching in grades 3-5, with teachers specializing in language arts or math/science/social studies.

The school's core technology stack is composed of standard third-party educational SaaS: ClassLink single sign-on, Destiny Discover (Follett) for the library catalog, SOL Pass for Virginia Standards of Learning practice, KidzType for keyboarding, ParentSquare/AlertNow for parent communications, PowerSchool Parent Portal for grades and attendance, School Cash Online for fee payments, and FEV Tutoring. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capability, or in-house software product exists. Specialized programmatic offerings include STEM and LEGO Robotic Clubs (grades 3-5), the BE A Reader (BEAR) tutoring/mentoring program with weekly Tidewater United Jewish Federation volunteers, and The Voices of Tomorrow multicultural chorale performing at Navy venues and Norfolk International Airport.

Revenue is exclusively government-sourced with no tuition or fees charged to families. Funding flows from federal Title I/ESEA/ESSA formula grants (VBCPS-wide approximately $18.9 million), the three-year DODEA MCASP grant supporting military-connected students, state per-pupil appropriations, and local tax revenue. The school maintains "fully accredited" status under Virginia SOL assessments and benefits from VBCPS's 17-consecutive-year Best Communities for Music Education designation by the NAMM Foundation. Enrollment is governed by residential attendance zone, and distribution is handled through district-wide bus transportation and online registration.

Name

Birdneck Elementary

Legal name

Birdneck Elementary School

Website

https://birdneckes.vbschools.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Birdneck Elementary School is a public K-5 elementary school in Virginia Beach, Virginia, serving over 700 students — predominantly military-dependent and Title I-eligible — through VBCPS, with no tuition and full government funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Elementary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Public elementary education
• K-5 schooling
• Title I school
• Special education services
• Gifted education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Birdneck Elementary operates as a public elementary school within Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS). Funding comes from a combination of federal funds (including Title I, Every Student Succeeds Act), state funding, local taxes, and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) through the Military Connected Academic and Support Program (MCASP) grant. The school receives approximately $18.9 million in formula grant funds for the division through ESEA/ESSA programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Birdneck Elementary is a public Title I elementary school operating within Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS), serving over 700 students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The school delivers free, standards-aligned K-5 education with specialized programs including special education, gifted education, ESL support, Title I reading and math coaching, and after-school STEM robotics clubs. It also operates the Military Connected Academic and Support Program (MCASP) funded by a three-year DODEA grant to support its 60%+ military-dependent student population.

Product overview

Birdneck Elementary School is a public elementary school serving over 700 students in Virginia Beach, VA, offering a comprehensive educational program from Pre-K through 5th grade. The school operates as a Title I school-wide program and provides a differentiated academic curriculum with specialized support services including special education, gifted education, and English as a Second Language (ESL). The school's instructional model features team-teaching in grades 3-5, with teachers specializing in language arts or math/science/social studies. Beyond core academics, the school offers extracurricular programs including STEM robotics clubs, a multicultural chorale, and a tutoring/mentoring program. A significant focus is placed on supporting military-connected families through the MCASP grant, with approximately 60-70% of students being military dependents. The Library Media Center and Title I reading/math support programs provide additional academic intervention and enrichment opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full-Day Kindergarten Program Full-day kindergarten for children 5 years old by September 30, providing additional time for academic reinforcement, enrichment, and positive social interactions. Open to students residing in the Birdneck Elementary attendance zone.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education programs serving students with Speech and Language Impairments, Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Other Health Impairments, and Gifted classifications through preschool IEP and differentiated K-5 curriculum.
• Title I Academic Support Programs Federal Title I Schoolwide program providing full-day kindergarten, reading resource support, math coaching, and additional academic materials to help students reach their full potential as 21st century learners.
• STEM Robotics Programs After-school robotics clubs including the 5th grade STEM Robotic Club (which built 6 robots for regional competition) and the LEGO Robotic Club for 3rd and 4th graders, funded through the MCASP Grant.
• Military Connected Academic and Support Program (MCASP) Three-year Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) grant program supporting military-dependent students (60%+ of enrollment) with social-emotional needs, STEM initiatives, and guidance counselor services.
• The Voices of Tomorrow Multicultural Chorale K-5 chorale program sponsored by staff and parents that performs at community venues including U.S. Navy locations at Dam Neck, Oceana Naval base, and Norfolk International Airport.
• BE A Reader (BEAR) Tutoring/Mentoring Program Award-winning tutoring and mentoring program delivered in partnership with the Tidewater United Jewish Federation, with weekly volunteers working with selected 2nd grade students throughout the school year.
• Library Media Center & Learning Commons School library providing students access to current, relevant, and diverse books for checkout, integrating information skills into everyday learning and extending classroom experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 students served with diverse educational needs including special education, gifted, and ELL programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirdneck Elementary was the recipient of a three-year Military Connected Academic and Support Program (MCASP) Grant awarded from DODEA. With over 60% of students being military dependents, this grant supports transitions and challenges associated with military family life. The grant provides social-emotional support services, STEM initiatives for teachers and students, and funding for guidance counselor services focused on military family needs.
• Tidewater United Jewish FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tidewater United Jewish Federation provides volunteers each week for the award-winning BE A Reader (BEAR) tutoring/mentoring program. These volunteers work with selected 2nd grade students for the entire school year, providing meaningful mentorship experiences.
• Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBirdneck Elementary is part of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, a division of approximately 86,000 students. VBCPS provides district-wide support, curriculum frameworks, federal grant administration (Title I, ESSA), professional development, and partnerships with over 1,700 community partners annually.
• Military Installations (Navy Dam Neck, Oceana Naval Base)minorOthersBirdneck's multicultural chorale 'The Voices of Tomorrow' has performed at programs throughout Tidewater including presentations for U.S. Navy at Dam Neck, Oceana Naval base, and Norfolk International Airport, demonstrating community engagement with military installations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Indian Lakes Elementary School: Another Virginia Beach City Public Schools elementary referenced in the same district communications; serves the same K-5 public-school mission under VBCPS governance and Title I-style programs, making it the most direct peer for benchmarking enrollment and funding flows.
• Ocean Lakes Elementary School: VBCPS K-5 public elementary geographically close to Birdneck; similar military-family demographic overlap given proximity to Dam Neck/Oceana housing, making it a natural peer for Title I and MCASP-funded program comparison.
• Linkhorn Park Elementary School: VBCPS K-5 public elementary with similar district-wide curriculum, federal funding access, and parent-engagement structure; directly comparable for peer enrollment and program analysis.
• King's Grant Elementary School: Sibling VBCPS K-5 public elementary operating under the same district curriculum, Title I eligibility rules, and accreditation framework; ideal for same-district operational and demographic benchmarking.
• Three Oaks Elementary School: Another VBCPS K-5 neighborhood public elementary serving comparable suburban Virginia Beach demographics; comparable governance, transportation, and Title I/ESSA funding mechanics.
• Corporate Landing Elementary School: VBCPS K-5 public elementary in the same attendance-area ecosystem; comparable Title I and Title III ESL service mix under identical district policies and SOL accreditation framework.

Others

• DoDEA Schools (Department of Defense Education Activity): Federally operated K-12 schools primarily serving military dependents on or near U.S. military installations; directly connected to Birdneck via the MCASP grant and overlapping 60%+ military-dependent enrollment profile, but operated separately from public-school districts.

Regional players

• Chesapeake Public Schools Elementary Division: Neighboring Virginia public school division serving K-5 students in the broader Hampton Roads region; comparable in operating model, Title I/ESSA funding, and SOL accreditation mechanics but with separate governance and funding base.
• Norfolk Public Schools Elementary Division: Adjacent Virginia public K-5 district in the same Hampton Roads region with significant military-dependent enrollment near Naval Station Norfolk; comparable Title I and military-impact funding mechanics but different district governance.

Emerging players

• KIPP DC Public Schools: Public charter K-5 network serving Title I-eligible populations with extended-day programming; comparable target demographic and Title I funding reliance, but operates as a charter with greater programmatic flexibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/vbschools
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/VirginiaBeachSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/vbschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/vbschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/birdneck-elementary

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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