Richard Bowling Elementary

2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504

www.npsk12.com/richardbowling

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richard Bowling Elementary School, located in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and personal development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success while instilling the values necessary for lifelong growth.

Beyond its focus on core subjects, Richard Bowling Elementary prioritizes the creation of an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop social-emotional skills and collaborative abilities. The school leverages resources provided by the district to support teachers and families, ensuring that students have access to the tools they need to thrive. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the surrounding neighborhood, the school remains a vital hub for primary education in the Norfolk community.

492

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richard Bowling Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	26
Black	432
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

Black
432 (87.8%)
Hispanic
26 (5.3%)
Two or More
17 (3.5%)
White
14 (2.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)628-2515
Website:	http://www.npsk12.com/richardbowling
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	491
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 85

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richard Bowling Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	85
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	71
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richard Bowling Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	240	48.8%
Male	252	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)