Enrollment
294
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510081000302
Norfolk Highlands Primary — Chesapeake, VA
Federal NCES profile for Norfolk Highlands Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 56/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norfolk Highlands Primary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Norfolk Highlands Primary reports 294 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 89.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the Virginia average and 73% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Chesapeake City Public Schools spends $15,216 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 47.1% from local sources (property taxes), 42.6% from the state, and 10.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norfolk Highlands Primary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 50% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% above the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 31% in Virginia — lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,216
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 294 Top 15% in Virginia — larger than 85% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 89.8% +50% vs state
NCES ID 510081000302
Student demographics
White 44.6%
African American 30.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.1%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesapeake City Public Schools, which includes Norfolk Highlands Primary.
$15,216
Per student
-6%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 42.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Similar other schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grassfield Elementary
Standard public school
1,306 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Cedar Road Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek Central Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 18:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
B.M. Williams Primary
Standard public school
825 students 14:1 students per teacher
Georgetown Primary
Standard public school
804 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Highlands Primary
How many students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has 294 students enrolled. It is a other school in Chesapeake, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Highlands Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Highlands Primary is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norfolk Highlands Primary?
89.8% of students at Norfolk Highlands Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk Highlands Primary?
The largest demographic group at Norfolk Highlands Primary is White at 44.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chesapeake, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (C) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.