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#858 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 46% in state
Norge Elementary
Elementary School · Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools · Williamsburg, VA
A Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7311 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
- Math 77% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norge Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 74% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Norge Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,410/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Williamsburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,088
Median home value
$409,100
Median rent
$1,541/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23188; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 198 | Compare → |
| Stonehouse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 827 | Compare → |
| J. Blaine Blayton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 495 | Compare → |
| Williamsburg Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,756NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norge Elementary is listed in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norge Elementary
Norge Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, VA, part of Williamsburg-james City County Public Schools, serving approximately 606 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #858 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norge Elementary
What grades does Norge Elementary serve?
Norge Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Norge Elementary?
Norge Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Norge Elementary is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norge Elementary rank in VA?
Norge Elementary ranks #858 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Norge Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Norge Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Norge Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norge Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Norge Elementary a charter school?
No, Norge Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norge Elementary a Title I school?
No, Norge Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norge Elementary?
72.1% of students at Norge Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- James City County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (757) 564-3372
- Area population (ZIP 23188)
- 45,342
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23188; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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