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.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Norfolk City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
779th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,296
Students who attend James Monroe Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 10.3
Number of students: 270
Racial breakdown:
African American:
78.1%
White:
10.0%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Two or more races:
4.8%
Asian:
1.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.6%
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