Serving 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Norfolk Highlands Primary ranks in the bottom 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 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norfolk Highlands Primary serves the northern part of Chesapeake, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a short drive of the school, typically taking 5 to 10 minutes to reach it.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norfolk Highlands Primary's student population of 294 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
294 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norfolk Highlands Primary 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 Norfolk Highlands Primary is 0.68, 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
#1040 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
45%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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)15.7%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
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
Sports
School Mascot
Lil' Braves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norfolk Highlands Primary's ranking?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is ranked #1040 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Norfolk Highlands Primary often compared to?
Norfolk Highlands Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Georgetown Primary, Cedar Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary?
294 students attend Norfolk Highlands Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Norfolk Highlands Primary students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norfolk Highlands Primary?
Norfolk Highlands Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norfolk Highlands Primary offer ?
Norfolk Highlands Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norfolk Highlands Primary part of?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is part of Chesapeake City School District.
In what neighborhood is Norfolk Highlands Primary located?
Norfolk Highlands Primary is located in the Indian River neighborhood of Chesapeake, VA. There are 7 other public schools located in Indian River.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
my kids loved Norfolk Highlands school, and I am very grateful to the staff for the good foundation for lifetime learning that my girls received there.
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