Ghent K-8 vs James Monroe Elementary
Ghent K-8 has a higher overall rating of 6.8/10 compared to 4.4/10. Ghent K-8 is significantly larger with 501 students, about 1.9× the size of James Monroe Elementary (262). In math proficiency, Ghent K-8 leads at 85.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Ghent K-8
Norfolk, VA
6.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
501 students
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk, VA
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
262 students
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| Metric | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.8 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.0 | 4.0 |
| Growth Score | 5.1 | 2.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| State Rank | #779 of 1,854 | #1,534 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 58th | 17th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Ghent K-8 | James Monroe Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 85.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 82.0% | 37.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Norfolk (23517) | Norfolk (23508) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,556 | $74,524 |
| Median Home Value | $355,800 | $384,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,397 | $1,381 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 55.3% | 55.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.5% | 17.3% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 23 min |