Serving 456 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 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ocean View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ocean View Elementary School's student population of 456 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ocean View Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ocean View Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)53%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
36%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ocean View Elementary School's ranking?
Ocean View Elementary School is ranked #1586 out of 1,792 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
456 students attend Ocean View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ocean View Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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