Ghent K-8 vs. Granby Elementary School
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![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ghent K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of students at Granby Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2024)")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ghent K-8.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ghent K-8.")
![This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granby Elementary School.]( "This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Granby Elementary School.")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ghent K-8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Granby Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ghent K-8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Granby Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2024)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ghent K-8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
![This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Granby Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)")
(Top 50% in VA)
(Bottom 50% in VA)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.]( "Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)")
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ghent K-8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Granby Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.]( "Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2021)")
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
![This chart displays the students of Ghent K-8 by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Ghent K-8 by grade.")
![This chart displays the students of Granby Elementary School by grade.]( "This chart displays the students of Granby Elementary School by grade.")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Granby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1996-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Granby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Granby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Granby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ghent K-8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Granby Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.]( "Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the diversity score of Granby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1993-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Granby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.]( "Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)")
(21-22 School Year Data)
(14-15 School Year Data)
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ghent K-8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2022)")
![This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Granby Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.]( "Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2015)")
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ghent K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Granby Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
501 students
486 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
43 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#561 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1648 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
28
Kindergarten Students
61
81
Grade 1 Students
63
81
Grade 2 Students
66
91
Grade 3 Students
64
71
Grade 4 Students
53
63
Grade 5 Students
63
71
Grade 6 Students
49
-
Grade 7 Students
43
-
Grade 8 Students
39
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
43%
60%
% White
42%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
