James Monroe Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23508 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#1119 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#35270 of 50,301 nationally
About James Monroe Elementary
James Monroe Elementary is a public elementary located in Norfolk, in the Norfolk City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 299 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1119th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 299.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; James Monroe Elementary ranks 39th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James Monroe Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James Monroe Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Blair Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students · 949 m away
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students · 1.1 km away
Ghent K-8
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.3 km away
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students · 1.5 km away
Larchmont Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 1.9 km away
Lindenwood Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 1.9 km away
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students · 2.4 km away
Willard Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 2.5 km away
Academy for Discovery at Lakewood
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
739 students · 2.6 km away
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
· 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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299 students
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300 students
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300 students
Meadows of Dan Elementary
Meadows of Dan · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
300 students
Kerrydale Elementary
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Marion Elementary
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe Elementary a good school?
James Monroe Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 35.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1119 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James Monroe Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Monroe Elementary ranks #1119 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #35270 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James Monroe Elementary?
James Monroe Elementary had 299 students in 2025.
Is James Monroe Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James Monroe Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James Monroe Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James Monroe Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.