Ghent K-8

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

Public school

About Ghent K-8

Ghent K-8 is a public school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 501 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Norfolk. With about 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.9 students per teacher. Norfolk City Public Schools runs 41 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. Families comparing options will find 76 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	200 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517
Phone	(757) 628-2565
School district	Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	501
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	36
Students per teacher	13.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Norfolk city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510267001096). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ghent K-8 serve?

Ghent K-8 serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Ghent K-8?

Ghent K-8 reported 501 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8?

About 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 501 students and 36 teachers in federal data.

Is Ghent K-8 a public or charter school?

Ghent K-8 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ghent K-8 in?

Ghent K-8 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 Ghent K-8 located?

Ghent K-8 is at 200 Shirley Ave, Norfolk, VA 23517. The phone number is (757) 628-2565.

How many other schools are near Ghent K-8?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Ghent K-8 in our directory.