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#1778 of 1,851 schools in VA
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary
Elementary School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
543 E. Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Math 47% proficient (2013)
- Reading 37% proficient (2013)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at P.b. Young Sr. Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2010, to 42% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
103.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where P.b. Young Sr. 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 77Excellent Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,246/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), 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
$75,621
Median home value
$349,700
Median rent
$1,574/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
20%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23510; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Ready Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Ghent Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| First Presbyterian PreschoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ghent K-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 501 | 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.
Norfolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #44 of 44
- District spending per student
- $16,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About P.b. Young Sr. Elementary
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,778 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about P.b. Young Sr. Elementary
What grades does P.b. Young Sr. Elementary serve?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend P.b. Young Sr. Elementary?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at P.b. Young Sr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at P.b. Young Sr. Elementary is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does P.b. Young Sr. Elementary rank in VA?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary ranks #1,778 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is P.b. Young Sr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
P.b. Young Sr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 P.b. Young Sr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, P.b. Young Sr. Elementary has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is P.b. Young Sr. Elementary a charter school?
No, P.b. Young Sr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is P.b. Young Sr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, P.b. Young Sr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for P.b. Young Sr. Elementary?
103.2% of students at P.b. Young Sr. 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (757) 628-2588
- Area population (ZIP 23510)
- 9,240
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 23510; 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, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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