- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, VA
Ocean View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ocean View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510267001125
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ocean View Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ocean View Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Ocean View Elementary grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 510267001125 · Norfolk, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 14.2:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Ocean View Elementary grew from 456 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ocean View Elementary 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 512
Ocean View Elementary
512 students
What this shows Ocean View Elementary reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ocean View Elementary compares
Ocean View Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.8%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 512 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 32.8%
African American 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 32.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.4, Ocean View Elementary 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 Ocean View Elementary 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 Ocean View Elementary'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.
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Standard public school
739 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~512 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ocean View Elementary
How many students attend Ocean View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has 512 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 456 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ocean View Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ocean View Elementary?
97.8% of students at Ocean View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ocean View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ocean View Elementary is White at 32.8% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ocean View Elementary?
Ocean View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ocean View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Ocean View Elementary ranks #6 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 Ocean View Elementary, 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.