The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), conducts an annual survey of school health personnel to document the health services offered in Virginia public schools. This data helps to analyze various issues related to the delivery of health services in schools and the professional development of school health staff.
Each public school division must self-report its mandated School Health Survey data to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) by June 30th of the school year. Supplemental Guidance is available to provide clarity for data points and variables. The data is compiled into a dashboard and does not reflect any changes that occurred after the collection date. For questions or more information, please contact the respective school division.
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Fast Facts:
Fast Facts:
SCHOOL HEALTH AT A GLANCE SY 24-25
Virginia has 131 public school divisions, with a total enrollment of
- 1,263,342 for the 2022-2023 school year.
- 1,273,705 for the 2023-2024 school year.
- 1,261,387 for the 2024-2025 school year.
School nursing interventions support teachers and help drive student academic success.
- During the 2022-2023 school year, 42,617 clinic visits were reported each day across the Commonwealth.
- During the 2023-2024 school year, the total number of clinic visits per day was 45,807. This was an increase of 3,190 clinic visits per day.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, the total number of clinic visits per day was 41,367. This was a decrease of 4,440 clinic visits per day.
Students may require medication(s) during school hours to stay healthy, participate fully in class, and make the most of their educational experience.
- In the 2022-2023 school year, School Health Staff administered 2,704,311 medications to Virginia students.
- In the 2023-2024 school year, School Health Staff administered 2,925,631 medications to Virginia students. This was an increase of 221,320 from the previous year.
- In the 2024-2025 school year, School Health Staff administered 3,063,703 medications to Virginia students. This was an increase of 138,072 from the previous year.
Access to comprehensive health services in schools optimizes school attendance, classroom time, and student success, allowing students with acute and chronic medical conditions to remain in school.
- In the 2022-2023 school year, 82.25% of public schools in Virginia were staffed by a licensed nurse (either an RN or LPN). 67.81% of public schools were staffed by RNs, and 14.44% of public schools were staffed by LPNs. 17.75% of public schools did not employ a licensed nurse.
- In the 2023-2024 school year, 86.97% of public schools in Virginia were staffed by a licensed nurse (either an RN or LPN). 68.06% of public schools were staffed by RNs, and 18.91% of public schools were staffed by LPNs. 13.03% of public schools did not employ a licensed nurse.
- In the 2024-2025 school year, 90.1% of public schools in Virginia were staffed by a licensed nurse (either an RN or LPN). 69.95% of public schools were staffed by RNs, and 20.15% of public schools were staffed by LPNs. 9.9% of public schools did not employ a licensed nurse.
For many students, school nurses often serve as their only access to healthcare.
- During the 2022-2023 school year, 54% of Virginia students reported having a primary care provider.
- During the 2023-2024 school year, 58.01% of Virginia students reported having a primary care provider. An increase of 4.01% from the previous year.
- During the 2024-2025 school year, 54.25% of Virginia students reported having a primary care provider. A decrease of 3.76% from the previous year.
Dental caries is the most common chronic condition in children and a known contributor to absenteeism.
- For the 2022-2023 school year, 18.4% of Virginia students reported having a primary dental care provider.
- For the 2023-2024 school year, 35.38% of Virginia students reported having a primary dental care provider. An increase of 16.98% from the previous year.
- For the 2024-2025 school year, 28.37% of Virginia students reported having a primary dental care provider. A decrease of 6.98% from the previous year.
Specialized procedures are provided for a small population of students; however, these procedures require significant training, skill, time, follow-up, and supervision.
Additional Resources:
2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Interactive 2025 Data Book - The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Statistics on children, youth and families in Virginia from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Voices for Virginia’s Children.
National Survey of Children's Health
The National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) provides rich data on multiple, intersecting aspects of children’s lives—including physical and mental health, access to and quality of health care, and the child’s family, neighborhood, school, and social context.
Statistics & Reports | Virginia Department of Education
The Virginia Department of Education reports a variety of data on public education in the Commonwealth, including but not limited to information on enrollment, demographics, student achievement, finances, school climate, staffing and safety.
Annual School Self-Reports of Immunization Coverage – Immunization
Data and Statistics - VDH Immunizations
Student Immunization Status Report
According to Virginia Code § 22.1-271.2 (Immunization requirements), within 30 calendar days after the beginning of each school year, each admitting school official shall file a report with the local health department stating the immunization status of students in his school. The report includes the number of kindergarten, seventh grade, and twelfth grade students admitted to school with documentary proof of immunization, the number of students who have been admitted with a medical or religious exemption and the number of students who have been conditionally admitted.
Virginia Youth Survey – Virginia Department of Health – VDHLiveWell
The Virginia Youth Survey (VYS) has been developed to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults within the Commonwealth of Virginia.
School Based Health Center Resources
The School-Based Health Alliance (SBHA) is a national organization that advocates for school-based health centers (SBHCs) and promotes health equity for students.
- School Based Health Alliance (SBHA)
- School-Based Health Centers – School-Based Health Alliance
- School Based Health Alliance of Virginia
- School Based Health Center Locations in Virginia
Voices for Virginia’s Children