Ocean View Elementary

350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ocean View Elementary, located at 9501 Mason Creek Rd in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a neighborhood cornerstone within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is situated in the coastal Ocean View area, a community known for its close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay. As an educational institution, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for students in the early grades, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and community engagement.

The facility reflects the district’s commitment to providing accessible public education to the diverse families living in the northern section of Norfolk. By integrating standard curriculum requirements with school-specific initiatives, Ocean View Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering a supportive atmosphere. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local programs and events, contributing to the tight-knit feel often found in the surrounding maritime-focused neighborhood.

512

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ocean View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	107
Black	149
Asian	11
Two or More	71
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
168 (32.8%)
Black
149 (29.1%)
Hispanic
107 (20.9%)
Two or More
71 (13.9%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

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)531-3105
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
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 85

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ocean View Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ocean View Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	52%
Male	246	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)