Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ingleside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ingleside Elementary serves the southeast part of Norfolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ingleside Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
574 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Ingleside Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ingleside Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#1552 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
5%
20%
Black
85%
21%
White
5%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ingleside Elementary School's ranking?
Ingleside Elementary School is ranked #1552 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ingleside Elementary School often compared to?
Ingleside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coleman Place Elementary School, Granby Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ingleside Elementary School?
574 students attend Ingleside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ingleside Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ingleside Elementary School?
Ingleside Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ingleside Elementary School offer ?
Ingleside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ingleside Elementary School part of?
Ingleside Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ingleside Elementary School located?
Ingleside Elementary School is located in the Ingleside neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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