New Light Baptist School Of Excellence

5549 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464-0234 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The New Light Baptist School of Excellence opened its doors in August 1989 with a clear purpose to provide a holistic education to young children with the goal of building and solidifying their foundation. To fulfill our purpose and meet our goal, New Light became the first black Christian school in Virginia Beach, VA, to utilize the Abeka program. Abeka provides an excellent curriculum while giving meaning to the “holistic” approach to education with its significant focus on Praise and Worship. Observing what God has purposed for the New Light School of Excellence has led an increased growth in our curriculum, students, faculty/staff, and facilities. Although we have seen this type of growth, each student continues to be enlightened, enriched, and encouraged on a daily basis....

...read more

School Overview:

 
New Light Baptist School Of Excellence
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 3
County Virginia Beach City County, VA
Student Body
Total Students 154 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 100% 26%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 80 students
Kind - 40 students
Grade 1 - 13 students
Grade 2 - 9 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 5 teachers
This School
(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:30 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • The New Light Baptist School of Excellence opened its doors in August 1989 with a clear purpose to provide a holistic education to young children with the goal of building and solidifying their foundation. To fulfill our purpose and meet our goal, New Light became the first black Christian school in Virginia Beach, VA, to utilize the Abeka program. Abeka provides an excellent curriculum while giving meaning to the “holistic” approach to education with its significant focus on Praise and Worship. Observing what God has purposed for the New Light School of Excellence has led an increased growth in our curriculum, students, faculty/staff, and facilities. Although we have seen this type of growth, each student continues to be enlightened, enriched, and encouraged on a daily basis.
  • Profile last updated: 02/23/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (23464)
School Zip (23464)
(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 71,741 people 7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 26%
Population Average Age 34 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 3.0 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $53,486 $55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.6 rooms 6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 29 years old 34 years old
View Current Housing Listings View housing listings in 23464
Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (23464)


Zillow Housing Value

What's a Zindex?
Subject to Zillow Terms of Use

Zillow Housing Value
% Owning / % Renting 76% / 24% 66% / 34%

School Map:

Get driving directions Get: driving directions View weather forecasts and averages Weather: 10-day forecast or monthly climate averages.

Nearby Schools:

View all schools in: Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City County, Zip 23464

Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.

  • Co-ed school - Co-ed school
  • Boys school - Boys school
  • Girls school - Girls school

Note: Data has been gathered from schools, government and commercial data sources.

Featured Partners:

Featured Partner