- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norfolk, VA
Tidewater Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tidewater Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510267001142
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tidewater Park Elementary earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Virginia.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tidewater Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 96% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tidewater Park Elementary ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
124 on latest CCD 510267001142 · Norfolk, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 9.5:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 6 elementary schools in Norfolk. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Tidewater Park 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 124
Tidewater Park Elementary
124 students
What this shows Tidewater Park Elementary reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tidewater Park Elementary compares
Tidewater Park Elementary vs Virginia and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 4% in Virginia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.0%
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 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 Tidewater Park 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tidewater Park 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
Ocean View Elementary
Standard public school
512 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ghent K-8
Standard public school
501 students 13.9:1 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tidewater Park Elementary
How many students attend Tidewater Park Elementary?
Tidewater Park Elementary has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norfolk, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tidewater Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tidewater Park Elementary is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 39% 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 Tidewater Park Elementary?
96.8% of students at Tidewater Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tidewater Park Elementary?
Tidewater Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Tidewater Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Tidewater Park Elementary ranks #1 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 Tidewater Park 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.