What We Evaluated
| 👨🏫 Class Size | 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio |
| 💰 Funding | $15,833 per student |
| 🏫 School Type | Regular |
School Information
| Address | 610 May Ave. |
| City | Norfolk |
| ZIP Code | 23504 |
| District | 5102670 |
| NCES School ID | 510267001134 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 23504
Understanding the community around Ruffner School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $39,611 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,143 |
| Poverty Rate | 31.2% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 14.6% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.3% |
| High School or Higher | 81.4% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $243,200 |
| Median Rent | $883 |
| Owner-Occupied | 33.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 66.1% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruffner School.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 540 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 52.0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.4:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than actual school quality. Repit takes a different approach.
We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:
- Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention and better student outcomes.
- School Funding — Resources available for programs, teachers, and facilities directly affect education quality.
- School Environment — School size and structure affect available programs and student experience.
Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026