Summary:
Camp Allen Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 417 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Camp Allen Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American students (46.76%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 21.17% to 63.05% African American. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 96.88% to 97.83% over the past few years, indicating a predominantly low-income student population. Academically, Camp Allen Elementary's student performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally lower than the Norfolk City Public Schools district and the state of Virginia averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 57.14%, compared to the district's 56.74% and the state's 70.11%.
When comparing Camp Allen Elementary to nearby schools in the same district, it becomes evident that the school is underperforming academically. For instance, Larchmont Elementary, located just 2.59 miles away, consistently outperforms Camp Allen Elementary on SOL tests, with significantly higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and other subjects. Additionally, Camp Allen Elementary's statewide ranking among Virginia elementary schools has declined over the years, from a high of 297 out of 1,096 schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 964 out of 1,103 schools in 2020-2021. The school is currently ranked 771 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Norfolk City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
771st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,160
Students who attend Camp Allen Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.8
Number of students: 417
Racial breakdown:
African American:
46.8%
White:
20.9%
Hispanic:
18.5%
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Two or more races:
9.6%
Asian:
3.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%
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