How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Blair Middle | Ghent K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,141 | 501 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.6% | 96.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Blair Middle | Ghent K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,139 | $15,139 |
| District | Norfolk City Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Blair Middle | Ghent K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.0% | 42.5% |
| African American | 59.2% | 42.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 5.6% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 7.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Blair Middle | Ghent K-8 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 285.3:1 | 501:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.2% | 9.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 91 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.