Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ghent K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ghent School's attendance zone covers the entire Norfolk, VA school district, encompassing approximately 96.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 14.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ghent K-8's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
501 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ghent K-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ghent K-8 is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
43%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ghent K-8's ranking?
Ghent K-8 is ranked #561 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ghent K-8 often compared to?
Ghent K-8is often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School, Sewells Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ghent K-8?
501 students attend Ghent K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Ghent K-8 students are Black, 42% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ghent K-8?
Ghent K-8 has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ghent K-8 offer ?
Ghent K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ghent K-8 part of?
Ghent K-8 is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ghent K-8 located?
Ghent K-8 is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 4 other public schools located in Ghent.
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