Overview
Ruffner School is a public elementary serving grades 3–8 in Norfolk, Virginia. The school enrolls 540 students. It is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–8
DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools
County51710
CityNorfolk
ZIP23504
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510267001134
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment540
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)