Overview
Ruffner School is a public elementary serving grades 3–8 in Norfolk, Virginia. The school enrolls 576 students. It is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–8
DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools
County51710
CityNorfolk
ZIP23504
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510267001134
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment576
White1.6%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American92.2%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)