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Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 12,030 students in Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Virginia.
Public Preschools in Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
50 Schools
1,077 Schools
# Students
27,264 Students
527,844 Students
# Teachers
2,036 Teachers
36,224 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
69%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
98 Students
1,432 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
517 Students
42,323 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
3,328 Students
100,375 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
19%
# Black Students
15,745 Students
106,733 Students
% Black Students
58%
20%
# White Students
5,659 Students
238,626 Students
% White Students
21%
46%
# Hawaiian Students
74 Students
792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,843 Students
36,723 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,529
30,795
# Students in K Grade:
2,103
80,129
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,071
79,978
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,013
81,478
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,068
78,248
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,051
78,039
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,054
75,378
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,999
13,821
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,047
1,892
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,964
786
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,515
1,844
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,898
1,780
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,446
1,784
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,506
1,892
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,672. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,265 is less than the state median of $15,424. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$404 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$389 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,827
$15,672
Spending / Student
$14,265
$15,424
Best Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willoughby Early Childhood Center
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9500 4th View St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3127
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Larchmont Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1145 Bolling Ave
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 451-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 628-2525
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Mary Calcott Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
137 Westmont Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3039
Grades: PK-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Bay View Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1434 Bay View Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #66.
Sewells Point Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4160
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Tarrallton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2080 Tarrallton Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #88.
Larrymore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Halprin Dr
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sherwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3035 Sherwood Forest Lane
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 450 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Willard Model Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2721
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Ingleside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
976 Ingleside Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3270
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1212.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8021 Old Ocean View Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3050
Grades: PK-8
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Camp Allen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 C Street
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #1414.
Little Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7900 Tarpon Place
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3080
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1515.
Norview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6401 Chesapeake Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1616.
Suburban Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
310 Thole St
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 531-3118
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1717.
Oceanair Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dudley Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 442 students
Rank: #1818.
Granby Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7101 Newport Ave
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 451-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1919.
Tanners Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Longdale Dr
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4555
Grades: PK-5
| 550 students
Rank: #2020.
Coleman Place Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2445 Palmyra St.
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 614 students
Rank: #2121.
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 E. Olney Rd
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Norfolk, VA 23510
(757) 628-2588
Grades: PK-2
| 292 students
Rank: #2222.
Richard Bowling Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #2323.
Lindenwood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ludlow St
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2577
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #2424.
St. Helena Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
903 S Main St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3884
Grades: PK-5
| 229 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Chesterfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2915 Westminster Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2544
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
James Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 W 29th St
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Norfolk, VA 23508
(757) 628-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
Rank: #2727.
Jacox Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Marshall Ave
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: n/an/a
1530 Cypress St
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3870
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 494-3870
Grades: PK
| 166 students
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