Richard Bowling Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23504 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#1073 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#26572 of 50,301 nationally
About Richard Bowling Elementary
Richard Bowling 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 492 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1073rd of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 492.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; Richard Bowling Elementary ranks 33rd of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)45%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.7
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 Richard Bowling Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richard Bowling Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Jacox Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students · 715 m away
Booker T Washington High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
904 students · 974 m away
Chesterfield Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students · 1.4 km away
Ingleside Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.7 km away
Lindenwood Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 1.8 km away
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students · 2.0 km away
Coleman Place Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 2.0 km away
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students · 2.4 km away
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students · 2.8 km away
Ghent K-8
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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492 students
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492 students
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491 students
Camelot Elementary
Chesapeake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Bellwood Elementary
North Chesterfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
R.C. Longan Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richard Bowling Elementary a good school?
Richard Bowling Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 47.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1073 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 Richard Bowling Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richard Bowling Elementary ranks #1073 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #26572 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richard Bowling Elementary?
Richard Bowling Elementary had 492 students in 2025.
Is Richard Bowling Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Richard Bowling Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richard Bowling Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richard Bowling Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.