How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Norfolk, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 501 | 299 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.4% | 99.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,341 | $16,341 |
| District | Norfolk City Public Schools | Norfolk City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 11.0% |
| African American | 42.9% | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.6% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 474:1 | 210:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.9% | 11.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 17 |
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.