Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School

1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50% in VA
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#868 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
55-59%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
65-69%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
39%
22%
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White
44%
45%
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Hawaiian
1%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
52%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School?
341 students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School part of?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is part of Norfolk City School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School located?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 4 other public schools located in Ghent.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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