Richard Bowling Elementary School

2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard Bowling 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 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Richard Bowling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Richard Bowling Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard Bowling 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 Richard Bowling Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1761 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
54%
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30%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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7%
Hispanic
4%
18%
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Black
89%
22%
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White
2%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Richard Bowling Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard Bowling Elementary School's ranking?
Richard Bowling Elementary School is ranked #1761 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Richard Bowling Elementary School often compared to?
Richard Bowling Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bay View Elementary School, Coleman Place Elementary School, 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 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Richard Bowling Elementary School?
473 students attend Richard Bowling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Richard Bowling Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard Bowling Elementary School?
Richard Bowling Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard Bowling Elementary School offer ?
Richard Bowling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richard Bowling Elementary School part of?
Richard Bowling Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.

School Reviews

1   6/23/2017
I have been dealing with richard bowling elementary school since last year, my son has been bullied ALL YEAR. And he is only in kindergarten!! Students are hitting him, slapping him,calling him names. It got to the point to where he would cry because he didn't want to go to school, he would tell me that he didn't feel like anyone loved him or cared for him at the school and that he was scared of some of his class mates. I just pulled him out of the school two weeks early because it has gotten so bad. His teacher was great but the schools approach on bullying and their "zero tolerance for bullying" is a joke. He will not be coming back next year, I will drive him to an out of district school. I don't feel like it's a safe environment for children who are dealing with bullies.
- Posted by Parent - Mackensey Gillion

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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