At a glance
Reported students
501
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
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
Ghent K-8: 501 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
13.9:1 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
- 474
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Ghent K-8
Ghent K-8 is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Norfolk. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Norfolk City Public Schools. NCES reports 501 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 13.9:1, 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 Black (42.9%) and White (42.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. 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 Ghent K-8
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 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
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- 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
- White42.5%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black42.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
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.
Bay View Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
500 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 Ghent K-8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.B. Young Sr. Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–02 | 241 | 0.7 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 0.8 mi |
| Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 1 mi |
| Lindenwood Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 243 | 1 mi |
| Jacox Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 596 | 1.4 mi |
| Richard Bowling Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ghent K-8
What grades does Ghent K-8 serve?
Ghent K-8 reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norfolk City Public Schools.
How many students attend Ghent K-8?
Ghent K-8 reported 501 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 474 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ghent K-8?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 501 students and 36 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 Ghent K-8 a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ghent K-8 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.
What share of Ghent K-8 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ghent K-8 in?
Ghent K-8 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 Ghent K-8?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include P.B. Young Sr. Elementary (0.7 mi), James Monroe Elementary (0.8 mi), Walter Herron Taylor Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.