At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Bay View Elementary: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Bay View Elementary
Bay View Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Norfolk. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Norfolk City Public Schools. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bay View Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White43.6%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black21%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial12.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norfolk City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Ghent K-8
Elementary · Grades KG–08
501 reported students
Sewells Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Richard Bowling Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
492 reported students
Ocean View Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Tanners Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Granby Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
464 reported students
Public schools near Bay View Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanair Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 400 | 1 mi |
| Tarrallton Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 286 | 1 mi |
| Mary Calcott Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 404 | 1.3 mi |
| Crossroads PreK-8 School Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–08 | 790 | 1.5 mi |
| Larrymore Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 584 | 1.8 mi |
| Little Creek Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 583 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bay View Elementary
What grades does Bay View Elementary serve?
Bay View Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norfolk City Public Schools.
How many students attend Bay View Elementary?
Bay View Elementary reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 459 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 500 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bay View Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bay View Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Bay View Elementary in?
Bay View Elementary is part of Norfolk City Public Schools, based in Norfolk, VA, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bay View Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oceanair Elementary (1 mi), Tarrallton Elementary (1 mi), Mary Calcott Elementary (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.