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Academy for Discovery at Lakewood

Norfolk, Virginia · Grades 3 to 8 · Norfolk City Public Schools

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About Academy for Discovery at Lakewood

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is a public school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving grades 3 through 8. Enrollment was 739 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in Norfolk. With about 50 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. Families comparing options will find 76 other schools within 5 miles. Norfolk City Public Schools runs 41 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	1701 Alsace Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509
Phone	(757) 628-2477
School district	Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades	3 to 8
Students (2024-25)	739
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50
Students per teacher	14.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Norfolk city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510267003018). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Christ the King Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Norfolk · 0.1 mi Norfolk Collegiate SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Norfolk · 0.4 mi Willard ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Norfolk · 0.4 mi McDonald Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 3Norfolk · 1 mi Lindenwood ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Norfolk · 1.1 mi Norview MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Norfolk · 1.4 mi Sherwood Forest ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Norfolk · 1.4 mi Coleman Place ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Norfolk · 1.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Academy for Discovery at Lakewood serve?

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood serves grades 3 through 8.

How many students attend Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood reported 739 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?

About 14.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 739 students and 50 teachers in federal data.

Is Academy for Discovery at Lakewood a public or charter school?

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in?

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is part of Norfolk City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/norfolk-city-public-schools/

Where is Academy for Discovery at Lakewood located?

Academy for Discovery at Lakewood is at 1701 Alsace Ave, Norfolk, VA 23509. The phone number is (757) 628-2477.

How many other schools are near Academy for Discovery at Lakewood?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Academy for Discovery at Lakewood in our directory.