James Monroe Elementary vs Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Monroe Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
| Measure | James Monroe Elementary Norfolk, Virginia | Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Norfolk, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1119 of 1,142 | #819 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #35270 of 50,301 | #14499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 299 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.7% | 101.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 92% |
| city | Norfolk | Norfolk |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 35.0).
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 42%).
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 101.5%).
- •James Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.5).
- •Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is the larger school with 403 students compared with 299.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Monroe Elementary better than Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 35.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Monroe Elementary and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Norfolk and Norfolk in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Monroe Elementary: 299. Walter Herron Taylor Elementary: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Monroe Elementary and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary rank in Virginia?
James Monroe Elementary is 1119th of 1,142 and Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is 819th of 1,142 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).