A. V. Norrell Elementary School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
300 students

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%

Hispanic
1%
19%

Black
98%
22%

White
1%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend A. V. Norrell Elementary School?
300 students attend A. V. Norrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of A. V. Norrell Elementary School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. V. Norrell Elementary School?
A. V. Norrell Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does A. V. Norrell Elementary School offer ?
A. V. Norrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is A. V. Norrell Elementary School part of?
A. V. Norrell Elementary School is part of Richmond City Public Schools School District.
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