James Monroe Elementary School

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James Monroe Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

520 W 29th St, Norfolk, VA

Park Place Neighborhood

Norfolk City Public Schools

4.0

299 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Cassandra Duke-washington

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
56%

Reading Proficiency
58%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

58%

Math Proficiency

56%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 29.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

262:1

Student Diversity

Female 53.5%	Male 46.5%
Black 68.6%	White 11%
Two or more races 9.7%	Hispanic 9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.7%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Niche User

10/11/2014

This was a brand new school when I entered

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5.0 parent

12/8/2020

Great school with an effective principal and teachers. There is dedication to bullying awareness as well as comprehensive teaching strategies.

1.0 parent

9/28/2014

My son started attending James Monroe this year. It has been NOTHING but horrible. The school claims to take a stance against bullying, but my son is being picked on for being the only white student in his class and one of the few in the entire school. It breaks my heart that he doesn t feel safe at...

5.0 parent

9/27/2012

I am in absolute awe on how this school is coming along. Our family has been a part of the community for 3 years. At first were not comfortable due to the fact that this was an up and coming school. But, after being there for almost 3 years, I have no regrets on bringing them to James Monroe. They h...

5.0 parent

6/8/2011

my children have been attending james monroe since 1st grade my son is going to 5th grade and my daughter will be going to blair. we have had a wonderful learning experience and i look forward to my 3 year old attending their pre k program this upcomming year

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James Monroe Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Norfolk, VA and is served by the Norfolk City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 299 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 58% are proficient in reading. James Monroe Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $306,082. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maury High School, Booker T. Washington High School, Bina High School, and more. Learn more about what Norfolk has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Monroe Elementary School.

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