Ghent K-8

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501 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Ghent K-8 School, located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, is a specialized magnet school within the Norfolk Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade and emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering a culture of excellence. Because it is a magnet institution, the school often draws families who are seeking a focused, challenging curriculum and a diverse community atmosphere that integrates students from across the city.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ghent K-8 is recognized for its commitment to developing the "whole child" through a variety of extracurricular activities, arts, and community involvement. The school’s location in the heart of Norfolk allows it to leverage its proximity to local cultural institutions and resources, enhancing the learning experience for its student body. By maintaining high expectations and promoting a supportive school climate, Ghent K-8 aims to prepare its middle-grade students for a successful transition into the district's high school programs and beyond.

501

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ghent K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	28
Black	215
Asian	7
Two or More	38

Black
215 (42.9%)
White
213 (42.5%)
Two or More
38 (7.6%)
Hispanic
28 (5.6%)
Asian
7 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)628-2565
Website:	http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=16
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 47

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ghent K-8
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	47
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ghent K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	259	51.7%
Male	242	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)