Ocean View Elementary

Summary:

Ocean View Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 456 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ocean View Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (35.75%) and Hispanic (24.56%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade mathematics proficiency rate was 61.45%, compared to the district's 56.74% and the state's 70.11%. Additionally, Ocean View Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 858 and 938 out of 1,114 schools over the past several years, and has maintained a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger since the 2016-2017 school year.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 194 out of 580 Virginia elementary schools in mathematics, while its White students ranked 812 out of 979 schools. Furthermore, Ocean View Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 97.81% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools district, such as Sewells Point Elementary and Larrymore Elementary, Ocean View Elementary generally performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in core subjects.


Detail:

Public K-5

 350 W. Government Ave.
       Norfolk, VA  23503


(757) 531-3105

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
904th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,792 Help


Students who attend Ocean View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Northside Middle
High:    Granby High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  456

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.7%
African American:
27.2%
Hispanic:
24.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ocean View Elementary ranks worse than 81.1% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 13th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.9. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Ocean View Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ocean View Elementary is $11,792, which is the 3rd highest among 29 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ocean View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean View Elementary 904th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ocean View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ocean View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 68.55 291st 1062 72.6%
2006 69.55 280th 1071 73.9%
2007 85.10 50th 1083 95.4%
2008 85.26 34th 1081 96.9%
2009 64.00 365th 1082 66.3%
2010 75.05 184th 1113 83.5%
2011 65.36 362nd 1117 67.6%
2012 65.51 350th 1117 68.7%
2013 78.18 174th 1120 84.5%
2014 73.11 246th 1110 77.8%
2015 58.41 511th 1100 53.5%
2016 57.13 511th 1096 53.4%
2017 26.08 934th 1099 15.0%
2018 29.82 875th 1097 20.2%
2019 29.50 886th 1105 19.8%
2021 17.32 938th 1103 15.0%
2022 21.38 915th 1109 17.5%
2023 28.57 858th 1114 23.0%
2024 24.90 904th 1114 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.09 859th 1036 17.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.67 858th 1100 22.0%
2024 25.08 888th 1098 19.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.60 267th 355 24.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.34 154th 182 15.4%
2024 6.53 195th 195 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.38 856th 1093 21.7%
2024 24.62 891st 1101 19.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.15 394th 579 32.0%
2024 20.57 516th 588 12.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.81 442nd 564 21.6%
2024 65.01 194th 580 66.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ocean View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.54 805th 984 18.2%
2024 24.83 812th 979 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 11, 2019

Open Quote Ocean View is a great school and my children had a wonderful experience. This is definitely on of the best schools I have known. Close Quote


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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Open Quote Our son attended Kindergarten here and we really liked this school. The programs were great, and the teachers care about the children. Parent Involvement could be better, but there were not many opportunities for working parents to participate as much as there are for stay-at-home parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Open Quote Grading policies, and teaching guidelines are inconsistent. Teacher didn't monitor AR reading program. When confronted with this leadership said that a 6 yr old was responsible for her own AR program but teacher didn't offer student any feedback. Focused on grades/test scores. If your child is making above 80% but you feel they don't quite "get it" this will fall on deaf ears because the "data" shows otherwise. The rigor isn't there. For example my daughter received 100% on all spelling tests in 1st gr and word study HW came very easy. Tested my daughter (after we withdrew) on a Stanford exam and her spelling was at K level, in the middle of 1st grade. Had concern that grades were entered in the gradebook after the semester. Took it to Superintendent level. Got a response that they reviewed the record themselves but wouldn't show me my daughters academic record to verify. Students do a lot of work independently but if they are incorrect nobody catches it. Out of date curriculum (Daily Language Review is from 1998 (it's on amazon). Worksheets had unreadable graphics bc they were so old. One picture was an actual stamp that was $0.29. Tests had typos and grading errors. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Open Quote my oldest daughter has attended oves for 3 years (k-grade 2) & she is receiving a great education. there is not a lot of busy work, every assignment or task has a purpose. the school is very conscientious about teaching each child at their pace..."no child left behind" comes to mind. conversely, students who are high achievers like my daughter are challenged & motivated. from the start she was introduced to concepts & terms that I was not exposed to until much later in my education. we opted to start our younger daughter at oves this year in the pre-k program, transferring her from a local private day school, a decision that we are happy with.
the faculty & staff are energetic, dedicated professionals. oves is a maritime school so the science syllabus is based on marine life in the Chesapeake bay, very fitting given our location. the 5th graders have a special project of monitoring oyster floats at nauticus, & participate in guiding the younger classes when they visit.
we enjoy watching the students in fall & spring musical concerts. also noteworthy, the school is the cleanest facility I have ever seen.
my husband is a military officer. when we moved to the area a few years ago we were told to live in Virginia beach because of the schools. I am sooo glad that I did my research & found oves. my husband is able to live close to his work at the naval station, we have a beautiful home & my girls are receiving a solid education. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2011

Open Quote I love Ocean View Elementary School. My kids are out of district, because I refuse to put them in any other Norfolk Public School! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ocean View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 716 716
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 716 716
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 702 702
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 718 718
1993 450 207 17 22 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1994 445 169 16 34 1 n/a n/a 0 665
1995 377 199 14 36 2 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 377 199 14 36 2 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 347 217 18 30 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1998 348 225 14 24 5 n/a n/a 0 616
1999 326 228 15 31 5 n/a n/a 0 605
2000 337 257 14 32 2 n/a n/a -4 638
2001 311 250 13 33 3 n/a n/a 0 610
2002 306 272 14 40 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 306 272 14 40 3 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 294 259 11 47 2 n/a n/a 0 613
2005 271 258 7 47 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2006 220 273 8 67 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2007 237 204 7 55 0 n/a n/a 80 583
2008 241 199 8 43 1 n/a n/a 74 566
2009 229 209 7 43 2 n/a n/a 70 560
2010 224 209 6 38 3 n/a n/a 95 575
2011 224 183 6 75 3 1 76 0 568
2012 218 206 8 60 4 8 69 0 573
2013 250 209 10 57 3 11 66 0 606
2014 245 172 8 68 2 9 65 0 569
2015 236 200 8 69 2 11 67 0 593
2016 241 194 10 91 3 6 65 0 610
2017 242 202 13 96 3 4 53 0 613
2018 254 220 14 118 3 4 68 0 681
2019 225 214 17 117 3 5 65 0 646
2020 181 174 17 124 3 3 62 0 564
2021 170 186 12 105 0 5 53 0 531
2022 170 157 10 100 1 4 50 0 492
2023 163 124 8 112 1 4 44 0 456

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ocean View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 716 39.1 18.3 n/a
1990 716 38.2 18.7 n/a
1991 702 38.0 18.4 n/a
1992 718 38.7 18.5 n/a
1993 696 38.3 18.2 n/a
1994 665 36.2 n/a 46
1995 628 n/a 0.0 54.1
1996 628 n/a 0.0 54.1
1997 612 n/a 0.0 51.6
1998 616 n/a 0.0 53.9
1999 605 38.0 15.9 69.6
2000 638 n/a 0.0 90
2001 610 72.0 8.5 69.2
2002 635 46.0 13.8 68.2
2003 635 46.0 13.8 68.2
2004 613 39.0 15.7 60
2005 585 40.0 14.6 63.9
2006 569 42.0 13.5 56.9
2007 583 42.0 13.9 67.2
2008 566 38.0 14.9 66.9
2009 560 39.0 14.4 72.7
2010 575 38.0 15.1 76
2011 568 39.0 14.5 66.5
2012 573 30.8 18.5 60.9
2013 606 32.0 18.8 68.2
2014 569 26.4 21.4 61.2
2015 593 38.0 15.6 63.4
2016 610 38.0 16.0 64.4
2017 613 39.0 15.7 61.3
2018 681 42.6 15.9 63.4
2019 646 41.3 15.6 58.2
2020 564 40.8 13.8 59.4
2021 531 38.2 13.8 n/a
2022 492 36.2 13.5 68.1
2023 456 36.0 12.6 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ocean View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 716 39.1 18.3 n/a
1990 716 38.2 18.7 n/a
1991 702 38.0 18.4 n/a
1992 718 38.7 18.5 n/a
1993 696 38.3 18.2 n/a
1994 665 36.2 n/a 46
1995 628 n/a 0.0 54.1
1996 628 n/a 0.0 54.1
1997 612 n/a 0.0 51.6
1998 616 n/a 0.0 53.9
1999 605 38.0 15.9 69.6
2000 638 n/a 0.0 90
2001 610 72.0 8.5 69.2
2002 635 46.0 13.8 68.2
2003 635 46.0 13.8 68.2
2004 613 39.0 15.7 60
2005 585 40.0 14.6 63.9
2006 569 42.0 13.5 56.9
2007 583 42.0 13.9 67.2
2008 566 38.0 14.9 66.9
2009 560 39.0 14.4 72.7
2010 575 38.0 15.1 76
2011 568 39.0 14.5 66.5
2012 573 30.8 18.5 60.9
2013 606 32.0 18.8 68.2
2014 569 26.4 21.4 61.2
2015 593 38.0 15.6 63.4
2016 610 38.0 16.0 64.4
2017 613 39.0 15.7 61.3
2018 681 42.6 15.9 63.4
2019 646 41.3 15.6 58.2
2020 564 40.8 13.8 59.4
2021 531 38.2 13.8 n/a
2022 492 36.2 13.5 68.1
2023 456 36.0 12.6 97.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ocean View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $393 (6.1%) $6,021 (93.9%) $6,414
2020 $410 (5.3%) $7,381 (94.7%) $7,791
2021 $802 (6.8%) $10,990 (93.2%) $11,792

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ocean View Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 886th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 858th of 1114 Elementary schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ocean View Elementary)8364.9
 18.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Ocean View Elementary)6163.2
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ocean View Elementary)8064.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Ocean View Elementary)7466.7
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ocean View Elementary)6853.9
 14.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Ocean View Elementary)6947
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Ocean View Elementary)6053
 7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students646456
 29.4%
African American214124
 42.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian178
 52.9%
Hispanic117112
 4.3%
Pacific Islander54
 20%
White225163
 27.6%
Two or More Races6544
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%97.8%
 39.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean View Elementary

Students who attend Ocean View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Northside Middle
High : Granby High

In the 2022-23 school year, 456 students attended Ocean View Elementary.

Ocean View Elementary ranks in the bottom 18.9% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Ocean View Elementary are 36% White, 27% African American, 25% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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