James Monroe Elementary

Summary:

James Monroe Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 270 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.

James Monroe Elementary has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Virginia, with a statewide ranking between 779 and 1,099 out of 1,114 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in mathematics and reading 20-30 percentage points lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10 to 11.1 students per teacher, and increased per-student spending over the years, although still lower than the state average, suggest a commitment to addressing these challenges.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Willard Elementary, Jacox Elementary, and Granby Elementary, also serve predominantly low-income, minority student populations and have similarly low academic performance and statewide rankings. However, some schools, like Ghent K-8 and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, have significantly higher academic achievement and statewide rankings, despite serving similar student demographics. This suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, instructional practices, and resource allocation, may play a significant role in determining a school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 520 W 29th St
       Norfolk, VA  23508


(757) 628-3500

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,296 Help


Students who attend James Monroe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Blair Middle
High:    Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

African American:
78.1%
White:
10.0%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details James Monroe Elementary ranks worse than 69.9% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 11th 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 35. (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 James Monroe Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Monroe Elementary is $13,296, which is the highest among 30 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Monroe Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks James Monroe Elementary 779th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See James Monroe 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 James Monroe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at James Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 15.04 999th 1062 5.9%
2006 13.35 1032nd 1071 3.6%
2007 10.28 1059th 1083 2.2%
2008 17.53 1024th 1081 5.3%
2009 5.63 1070th 1082 1.1%
2010 21.99 1016th 1113 8.7%
2011 27.93 966th 1117 13.5%
2012 36.31 852nd 1117 23.7%
2013 15.87 1043rd 1120 6.9%
2014 1.91 1104th 1110 0.5%
2015 8.59 1064th 1100 3.3%
2016 0.07 1095th 1096 0.1%
2017 0.05 1097th 1099 0.2%
2018 0.02 1097th 1097 0.0%
2019 0.62 1096th 1105 0.8%
2021 2.01 1099th 1103 0.4%
2022 5.68 1066th 1109 3.9%
2023 22.35 915th 1114 17.9%
2024 35.00 779th 1114 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 46.50 608th 1036 41.3%
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Rank History for Female students at James Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.99 876th 1100 20.4%
2024 36.72 761st 1098 30.7%
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Rank History for Male students at James Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.67 874th 1093 20.0%
2024 52.12 561st 1101 49.0%
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Rank History for African American students at James Monroe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.66 410th 579 29.2%
2024 45.89 352nd 588 40.1%
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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 James Monroe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 626 626
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 641 641
1993 7 554 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 1 542 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1995 3 467 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 3 467 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 3 512 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 0 566 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 1 514 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 9 547 0 3 2 n/a n/a -4 557
2001 7 534 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 4 466 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 4 466 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 7 460 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 2 416 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2006 7 357 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2007 15 399 2 5 0 n/a n/a 16 437
2008 16 388 4 6 1 n/a n/a 13 428
2009 14 396 2 10 0 n/a n/a 21 443
2010 10 395 0 7 0 n/a n/a 13 425
2011 9 409 1 9 1 1 20 0 450
2012 14 407 0 7 3 0 23 0 454
2013 10 425 1 4 3 0 17 0 460
2014 9 434 2 3 3 0 17 0 468
2015 11 403 1 9 2 2 17 0 445
2016 10 376 2 13 6 0 16 0 423
2017 8 319 3 16 0 0 14 0 360
2018 13 288 5 9 1 0 5 0 321
2019 15 245 4 4 1 0 7 0 276
2020 8 222 2 8 0 1 13 0 254
2021 5 231 2 13 0 0 11 0 262
2022 8 221 2 11 0 0 14 0 256
2023 27 211 4 15 0 0 13 0 270

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 James Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 626 36.4 17.1 n/a
1992 641 37.1 17.2 n/a
1993 562 41.7 13.5 n/a
1994 544 29.6 n/a n/a
1995 474 n/a 0.0 86.1
1996 474 n/a 0.0 86.1
1997 517 n/a 0.0 91.9
1998 567 n/a 0.0 89.4
1999 517 37.0 14.0 94.6
2000 557 n/a 0.0 98.8
2001 547 17.0 32.2 75.9
2002 471 51.0 9.2 95.8
2003 471 51.0 9.2 95.8
2004 474 46.0 10.3 95.4
2005 428 46.0 9.3 97.9
2006 368 42.0 8.8 94
2007 437 39.0 11.2 92.9
2008 428 34.0 12.6 91.1
2009 443 36.0 12.3 95.5
2010 425 37.0 11.4 95.6
2011 450 34.0 13.2 90.7
2012 454 27.0 16.8 88.3
2013 460 26.2 17.5 90.7
2014 468 24.1 19.3 91
2015 445 34.0 13.0 99.3
2016 423 34.0 12.4 99.3
2017 360 28.6 12.5 99.2
2018 321 26.1 12.2 99.1
2019 276 26.1 10.5 98.6
2020 254 23.6 10.7 97.2
2021 262 23.6 11.1 n/a
2022 256 25.3 10.0 96.5
2023 270 26.0 10.3 99.6

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 James Monroe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 626 36.4 17.1 n/a
1992 641 37.1 17.2 n/a
1993 562 41.7 13.5 n/a
1994 544 29.6 n/a n/a
1995 474 n/a 0.0 86.1
1996 474 n/a 0.0 86.1
1997 517 n/a 0.0 91.9
1998 567 n/a 0.0 89.4
1999 517 37.0 14.0 94.6
2000 557 n/a 0.0 98.8
2001 547 17.0 32.2 75.9
2002 471 51.0 9.2 95.8
2003 471 51.0 9.2 95.8
2004 474 46.0 10.3 95.4
2005 428 46.0 9.3 97.9
2006 368 42.0 8.8 94
2007 437 39.0 11.2 92.9
2008 428 34.0 12.6 91.1
2009 443 36.0 12.3 95.5
2010 425 37.0 11.4 95.6
2011 450 34.0 13.2 90.7
2012 454 27.0 16.8 88.3
2013 460 26.2 17.5 90.7
2014 468 24.1 19.3 91
2015 445 34.0 13.0 99.3
2016 423 34.0 12.4 99.3
2017 360 28.6 12.5 99.2
2018 321 26.1 12.2 99.1
2019 276 26.1 10.5 98.6
2020 254 23.6 10.7 97.2
2021 262 23.6 11.1 n/a
2022 256 25.3 10.0 96.5
2023 270 26.0 10.3 99.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Monroe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,586 (13.7%) $9,994 (86.3%) $11,580
2020 $2,166 (17.1%) $10,531 (82.9%) $12,697
2021 $2,571 (19.3%) $10,725 (80.7%) $13,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James Monroe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1096th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 915th of 1114 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (James Monroe Elementary)3242.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (James Monroe Elementary)2957.1
 28.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (James Monroe Elementary)5257.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (James Monroe Elementary)5257.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (James Monroe Elementary)4436.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (James Monroe Elementary)3352.3
 19.3%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (James Monroe Elementary)3459.1
 25.1%
   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 Students276270
 2.2%
African American245211
 13.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian44
Hispanic415
 275%
Pacific Islander00
White1527
 80%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%99.6%
 1.1%


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Students at James Monroe Elementary are 78% African American, 10% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended James Monroe Elementary.

Students who attend James Monroe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Blair Middle
High : Matthew Fontaine Maury High

James Monroe Elementary ranks 779th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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