Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, P.b. Young Sr. 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 228 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School's student population of 228 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
228 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
95%
22%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School?
228 students attend P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School offer ?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School part of?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School located?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary School is located in the Young Terrace neighborhood of Norfolk, VA.
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