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Norfolk City 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 2025 school year, there are 36 public elementary schools serving 18,894 students in Norfolk City School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Virginia.
Public Elementary Schools in Norfolk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
49 Schools
1,493 Schools
# Students
26,882 Students
828,856 Students
# Teachers
2,078 Teachers
59,516 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Norfolk City 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 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35%
59%
Graduation Rate
82%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
# American Indian Students
90 Students
2,176 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
495 Students
60,924 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
3,888 Students
159,503 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
19%
# Black Students
15,086 Students
177,538 Students
% Black Students
56%
22%
# White Students
5,388 Students
367,233 Students
% White Students
20%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
67 Students
1,248 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,868 Students
60,234 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,585
27,870
# Students in K Grade:
2,094
84,924
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,185
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,161
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,065
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,887
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,946
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,853
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,877
77,704
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,730
76,796
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,443
2,907
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,169
3,055
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,366
2,919
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,521
2,616
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,038 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,468 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$404 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$389 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,038
$15,502
Spending / Student
$14,468
$15,257
Best Norfolk City School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
Academy For Discovery At Lakewood
(Math: 43% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 Alsace Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 628-2477
Grades: 3-8
| 730 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
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Ghent K-8
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Shirley Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2565
Grades: K-8
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 426 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 502 students
Rank: #77.
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
| 523 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 300 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 576 students
Rank: #1010.
Blair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 Spotswood Ave
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 628-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,072 students
Rank: #1111.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8720 Granby St
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3150
Grades: 6-8
| 767 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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
| 439 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Willard 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
| 449 students
Rank: #1414.
Azalea Gardens Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7721 Azalea Garden Rd
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Norfolk, VA 23518
(757) 531-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1515.
Norview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Sewells Point Rd
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 852-4600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,152 students
Rank: #1616.
Ocean View Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W. Government Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Norfolk, VA 23503
(757) 531-3105
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #1717.
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
| 558 students
Rank: #1818.
Crossroads Prek-8 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
| 750 students
Rank: #1919.
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
| 401 students
Rank: #2020.
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
| 592 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lake Taylor
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Kempsville Rd
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Norfolk, VA 23502
(757) 892-3230
Grades: K-8
| 681 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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
| 375 students
Rank: #2323.
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
| 447 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 422 students
Rank: #2525.
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
| 486 students
Rank: #2626.
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
| 517 students
Rank: #2727.
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
| 560 students
Rank: #2828.
Southside Stem Academy At Campostella
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Campostella Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Norfolk, VA 23523
(757) 628-2555
Grades: K-8
| 701 students
Rank: #2929.
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
| 217 students
Rank: #3030.
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
| 462 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 242 students
Rank: #3232.
Ruffner School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
610 May Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 628-2466
Grades: 3-8
| 540 students
Rank: #3333.
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
| 230 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
| 302 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
| 262 students
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