Overview
Ocean View Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Norfolk, Virginia. The school enrolls 512 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
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
98% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools
County51710
CityNorfolk
ZIP23503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510267001125
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment512
White32.8%
Hispanic / Latino20.9%
Black / African American29.1%
Asian2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races13.9%
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 %98%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)