Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coleman Place 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 13% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coleman Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coleman Place Elementary School's student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coleman Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coleman Place Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
70%
22%
White
7%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coleman Place Elementary School's ranking?
Coleman Place Elementary School is ranked #1723 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Coleman Place Elementary School often compared to?
Coleman Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jacox Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Coleman Place Elementary School?
614 students attend Coleman Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Coleman Place Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coleman Place Elementary School?
Coleman Place Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Coleman Place Elementary School offer ?
Coleman Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Coleman Place Elementary School part of?
Coleman Place Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.
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