- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake, VA
Norfolk Highlands Primary
Federal NCES profile for Norfolk Highlands Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510081000302
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norfolk Highlands Primary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 20
- schools in Chesapeake · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Norfolk Highlands Primary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks #1 of 20 schools in Chesapeake, VA.
School address
District: Chesapeake City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510081000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Norfolk Highlands Primary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510081000302 · Chesapeake, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Grassfield High (2,345 students)
Norfolk Highlands Primary held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Norfolk Highlands Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grassfield Hig
Grassfield High
2,345 students
- Oscar F. Smith
Oscar F. Smith High
2,264 students
- Western Branch
Western Branch High
2,138 students
- Deep Creek Hig
Deep Creek High
1,691 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High
1,634 students
- This school 294
Norfolk Highlands Primary
294 students
What this shows Norfolk Highlands Primary reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norfolk Highlands Primary compares
Norfolk Highlands Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 56% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Norfolk Highlands Primary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chesapeake City Public Schools reports $15,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norfolk Highlands Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oscar F. Smith High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Branch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deep Creek High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norfolk Highlands Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,138
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Chesapeake
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grassfield Elementary
Standard public school
1,306 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Cedar Road Elementary
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Deep Creek Central Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Southeastern Elementary
Standard public school
828 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
B.M. Williams Primary
Standard public school
825 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Georgetown Primary
Standard public school
804 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Norfolk Highlands Primary
How many students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake, VA. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Highlands Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norfolk Highlands Primary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norfolk Highlands Primary?
The largest demographic group at Norfolk Highlands Primary is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norfolk Highlands Primary rank among schools in Chesapeake?
By Resource Investment Index, Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks #1 of 20 schools in Chesapeake, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chesapeake on the city page.
What other schools are in Chesapeake City Public Schools?
Besides Norfolk Highlands Primary, Chesapeake City Public Schools also operates Grassfield High (2,345 students), Oscar F. Smith High (2,264 students), and Western Branch High (2,138 students). See the Chesapeake City Public Schools district page for the complete list.