Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#868 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
Black
36%
22%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School's ranking?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School often compared to?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larchmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School?
318 students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School offer ?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School part of?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.
In what neighborhood is Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School located?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary School is located in the Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, VA. There are 4 other public schools located in Ghent.
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