- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, VA
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510267003018
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267003018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 510267003018 · Norfolk, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
739 enr · 14.8:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school 739
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
739 students
What this shows Academy for Discovery at Lakewood reports 739 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Discovery at Lakewood compares
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
4.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
African American 30.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Discovery at Lakewood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Norfolk
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Southside Stem Academy at Campostella
Standard public school
686 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Taylor
Standard public school
664 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ghent K-8
Standard public school
501 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Tidewater Park Elementary
Standard public school
124 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~739 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
How many students attend Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood has 739 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
97.9% of students at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Discovery at Lakewood rank among elementary schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Discovery at Lakewood ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Academy for Discovery at Lakewood, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.