Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Virginia 23507 · Norfolk City Public Schools
#819 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#14499 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Walter Herron Taylor 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 403 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 819th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 403.
There are 45 schools in Norfolk; Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks 11th of 41 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)92%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)101.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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 Walter Herron Taylor Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 101.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 92%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Blair Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students · 781 m away
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,713 students · 1.3 km away
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students · 1.5 km away
Ghent K-8
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 1.6 km away
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
241 students · 2.4 km away
Larchmont Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students · 2.5 km away
Governor's School for the Arts
Norfolk · Public other
· 2.5 km away
Lindenwood Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 3.0 km away
Park View Elementary
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–6
400 students · 3.4 km away
Ruffner School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 3–8
576 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary a good school?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #819 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 Walter Herron Taylor Elementary rank in Virginia?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks #819 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #14499 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary had 403 students in 2025.
Is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.