Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Monroe 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Monroe Elementary serves the southwest part of Norfolk, VA, covering an attendance area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Monroe Elementary School's student population of 299 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Equity and Excellence for Each Child
School Rankings
James Monroe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Monroe Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
6%
Showing 2005–2014. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Monroe Elementary School's ranking?
James Monroe Elementary School is ranked #1727 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary School?
299 students attend James Monroe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of James Monroe Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Monroe Elementary School?
James Monroe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does James Monroe Elementary School offer ?
James Monroe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Monroe Elementary School part of?
James Monroe Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is James Monroe Elementary School located?
James Monroe Elementary School is located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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