Bay View Elementary vs Ocean View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Ocean View Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Ocean View Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,142 | #929 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #14370 of 50,301 | #17081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.2% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 75% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 61.6).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 75%).
- •Bay View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.2% vs 101.2%).
- •Ocean View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Ocean View Elementary is the larger school with 512 students compared with 500.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay View Elementary better than Ocean View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bay View Elementary ranks higher (65.6 vs 61.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay View Elementary and Ocean View Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 500. Ocean View Elementary: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Ocean View Elementary rank in Virginia?
Bay View Elementary is 811th of 1,142 and Ocean View Elementary is 929th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).