Ghent K-8
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23517 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#729 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#12656 of 50,301 nationally
About Ghent K-8
Ghent K-8 is a public elementary located in Norfolk, in the Norfolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 501 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 729th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (96th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 501.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; Ghent K-8 ranks 3rd of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)85%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ghent K-8 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ghent K-8
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students · 292 m away
Blair Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students · 865 m away
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students · 1.1 km away
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 1.3 km away
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 1.6 km away
Lindenwood Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 1.6 km away
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
· 1.7 km away
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students · 2.2 km away
Jacox Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 2.2 km away
Booker T Washington High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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500 students
Sugarland Elementary
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502 students
Richneck Elementary
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Bay View Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ghent K-8 a good school?
Ghent K-8 has a Success Index (US) of 68.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #729 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ghent K-8 rank in Virginia?
Ghent K-8 ranks #729 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #12656 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ghent K-8?
Ghent K-8 had 501 students in 2025.
Is Ghent K-8 a elementary school or a high school?
Ghent K-8 is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ghent K-8?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ghent K-8; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.