Below Average
#1442 of 1,851 schools in VA
Richard Bowling Elementary
Elementary School · Norfolk City Public Schools · Norfolk, VA
A Norfolk City Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, VA 23504
- Math 54% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard Bowling Elementary score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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
100.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Richard Bowling 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 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$43,156
Median home value
$259,500
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
35.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23504; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacox ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Chesterfield ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Ingleside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Lindenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 242 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Norfolk City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #30 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
Richard Bowling Elementary is listed in Norfolk City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard Bowling Elementary
Richard Bowling Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, VA, part of Norfolk City Public Schools, serving approximately 462 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,442 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Bowling Elementary
What grades does Richard Bowling Elementary serve?
Richard Bowling Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richard Bowling Elementary?
Richard Bowling Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Bowling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Bowling Elementary is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard Bowling Elementary rank in VA?
Richard Bowling Elementary ranks #1,442 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Richard Bowling Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard Bowling Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Richard Bowling Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard Bowling Elementary has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard Bowling Elementary a charter school?
No, Richard Bowling Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard Bowling Elementary a Title I school?
No, Richard Bowling Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richard Bowling Elementary?
100.6% of students at Richard Bowling 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
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Norfolk city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (757) 628-2515
- Area population (ZIP 23504)
- 24,052
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 28.7
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 23504; 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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