Jacox Elementary

Summary:

Jacox Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 568 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.

Jacox Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (over 90%) compared to the more diverse student populations of surrounding schools like Coleman Place Elementary and Southside STEM Academy at Campostella. Academically, Jacox consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with proficiency rates well below the state and district averages in core subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Jacox's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 47.73%, compared to the state average of 70.11% and the district average of 56.74%.

The performance gaps at Jacox are particularly stark for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the bottom 50 and bottom 100 elementary schools in Virginia, respectively, for these subgroups. Despite spending approximately $9,063 per student, which is higher than the district average, and having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, Jacox's academic outcomes remain poor, suggesting that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources or implementing evidence-based strategies to support student learning. Addressing the persistent challenges at Jacox will require a comprehensive, equity-focused approach involving the school, district, and community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1300 Marshall Ave
       Norfolk, VA  23504


(757) 628-2433

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1102nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,063 Help


Students who attend Jacox Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ruffner School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  568

Racial breakdown:

African American:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.3% Help


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Compare Details Jacox Elementary ranks worse than 98.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Jacox Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacox Elementary is $9,063, which is the 14th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jacox Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacox Elementary 1102nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jacox Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jacox Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jacox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 25.02 920th 1062 13.4%
2006 20.43 978th 1071 8.7%
2007 31.96 882nd 1083 18.6%
2008 21.43 983rd 1081 9.1%
2009 19.30 1007th 1082 6.9%
2010 8.42 1090th 1113 2.1%
2011 3.65 1107th 1117 0.9%
2012 2.85 1110th 1117 0.6%
2013 0.12 1120th 1120 0.0%
2014 0.35 1109th 1110 0.1%
2015 1.69 1095th 1100 0.5%
2016 0.48 1090th 1096 0.5%
2017 0.16 1096th 1099 0.3%
2018 0.19 1096th 1097 0.1%
2019 0.48 1098th 1105 0.6%
2021 1.47 1103rd 1103 0.0%
2022 1.64 1099th 1109 0.9%
2023 2.52 1099th 1114 1.3%
2024 2.84 1102nd 1114 1.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.54 1006th 1036 2.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jacox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.34 1091st 1100 0.8%
2024 3.32 1082nd 1098 1.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jacox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.62 1077th 1093 1.5%
2024 3.35 1088th 1101 1.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jacox Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.01 546th 579 5.7%
2024 9.37 567th 588 3.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jacox Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 615 615
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 595 595
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 623 623
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 640 640
1993 2 686 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 688
1994 1 647 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1995 0 675 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1996 0 675 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1997 0 651 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 1 645 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 0 698 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2000 8 682 0 1 0 n/a n/a -4 687
2001 3 735 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2002 6 683 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2003 6 683 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2004 11 666 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 679
2005 10 650 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
2006 4 628 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 634
2007 2 626 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 636
2008 9 641 0 6 0 n/a n/a 8 664
2009 8 624 0 3 0 n/a n/a 9 644
2010 8 574 0 6 0 n/a n/a 14 602
2011 4 603 0 9 1 0 14 0 631
2012 4 652 0 10 1 0 9 0 676
2013 3 645 0 10 1 0 5 0 664
2014 12 685 0 12 2 0 4 0 715
2015 8 654 1 14 1 0 5 0 683
2016 7 696 1 12 1 0 5 0 722
2017 5 693 2 11 1 0 6 0 718
2018 4 657 1 13 0 1 8 0 684
2019 9 589 1 10 0 1 4 0 614
2020 8 605 2 15 0 1 4 0 635
2021 7 523 3 11 0 1 5 0 550
2022 5 508 0 19 0 0 9 0 541
2023 9 517 0 29 0 2 11 0 568

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jacox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 615 43.5 14.1 n/a
1990 595 39.9 14.9 n/a
1991 623 39.6 15.7 n/a
1992 640 40.3 15.8 n/a
1993 688 43.1 16.0 n/a
1994 648 35.3 n/a 84.7
1995 675 n/a 0.0 88.9
1996 675 n/a 0.0 88.9
1997 651 n/a 0.0 93.7
1998 646 n/a 0.0 92.9
1999 698 36.0 19.4 95
2000 687 n/a 0.0 99
2001 739 60.0 12.3 70.4
2002 692 66.0 10.5 95.2
2003 692 66.0 10.5 95.2
2004 679 54.0 12.6 95.6
2005 660 55.0 12.0 92.7
2006 634 56.0 11.3 94.6
2007 636 47.7 13.3 94.9
2008 664 43.0 15.4 91.8
2009 644 44.0 14.6 90.6
2010 602 50.0 12.0 99.5
2011 631 46.0 13.7 93.8
2012 676 40.5 16.6 93.5
2013 664 42.5 15.6 90.5
2014 715 37.5 19.0 94.7
2015 683 49.0 13.9 99.6
2016 722 52.0 13.8 99.6
2017 718 53.4 13.4 99.6
2018 684 47.9 14.2 99.6
2019 614 45.4 13.5 99.5
2020 635 45.1 14.0 96.7
2021 550 46.3 11.8 n/a
2022 541 44.8 12.0 99.4
2023 568 44.0 12.9 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jacox Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 615 43.5 14.1 n/a
1990 595 39.9 14.9 n/a
1991 623 39.6 15.7 n/a
1992 640 40.3 15.8 n/a
1993 688 43.1 16.0 n/a
1994 648 35.3 n/a 84.7
1995 675 n/a 0.0 88.9
1996 675 n/a 0.0 88.9
1997 651 n/a 0.0 93.7
1998 646 n/a 0.0 92.9
1999 698 36.0 19.4 95
2000 687 n/a 0.0 99
2001 739 60.0 12.3 70.4
2002 692 66.0 10.5 95.2
2003 692 66.0 10.5 95.2
2004 679 54.0 12.6 95.6
2005 660 55.0 12.0 92.7
2006 634 56.0 11.3 94.6
2007 636 47.7 13.3 94.9
2008 664 43.0 15.4 91.8
2009 644 44.0 14.6 90.6
2010 602 50.0 12.0 99.5
2011 631 46.0 13.7 93.8
2012 676 40.5 16.6 93.5
2013 664 42.5 15.6 90.5
2014 715 37.5 19.0 94.7
2015 683 49.0 13.9 99.6
2016 722 52.0 13.8 99.6
2017 718 53.4 13.4 99.6
2018 684 47.9 14.2 99.6
2019 614 45.4 13.5 99.5
2020 635 45.1 14.0 96.7
2021 550 46.3 11.8 n/a
2022 541 44.8 12.0 99.4
2023 568 44.0 12.9 99.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacox Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,391 (16.0%) $7,327 (84.0%) $8,718
2020 $1,550 (18.3%) $6,905 (81.7%) $8,456
2021 $1,019 (11.2%) $8,044 (88.8%) $9,063

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacox Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1098th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 1114 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jacox Elementary)5727.9
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Jacox Elementary)3629.4
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jacox Elementary)4635.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Jacox Elementary)4345.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jacox Elementary)2330
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Jacox Elementary)2126.3
 5.3%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Jacox Elementary)1946.3
 27.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students614568
 7.5%
African American589517
 12.2%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1029
 190%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White99
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.3%
 0.2%


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Students at Jacox Elementary are 91% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 568 students attended Jacox Elementary.

Jacox Elementary ranks in the bottom 1.1% of Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Jacox Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruffner School


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