Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ocean View 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 61% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ocean View Elementary serves the northern part of Norfolk, VA, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ocean View Elementary School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Ocean View 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 Ocean View Elementary School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1385 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
29%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
White
33%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Two or more races
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean View Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean View Elementary School is ranked #1385 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Ocean View Elementary School often compared to?
Ocean View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Calcott Elementary School, Bay View Elementary School, Willoughby Early Childhood Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Ocean View Elementary School?
512 students attend Ocean View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Ocean View Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ocean View Elementary School?
Ocean View Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ocean View Elementary School offer ?
Ocean View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ocean View Elementary School part of?
Ocean View Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Ocean View Elementary School located?
Ocean View Elementary School is located in the West Ocean View neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 1 other public schools located in West Ocean View.
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