Jacox Elementary

596 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jacox Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Tidewater Park neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is part of the Norfolk Public Schools district. It is named in honor of John A. Jacox, a prominent educator and community leader who served as the first principal of the original school, reflecting the institution's long-standing roots and commitment to the local community.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Jacox Elementary typically provides various resources and programs—such as extracurricular activities and community partnerships—designed to support the diverse needs of its student body. As an urban elementary school, it focuses on preparing children for middle school success while encouraging active parent involvement and community collaboration to enhance the overall educational experience.

596

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jacox Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	38
Black	521
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
521 (87.4%)
Hispanic
38 (6.4%)
White
18 (3.0%)
Two or More
16 (2.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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)628-2433
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	592
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 79

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jacox Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	79
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jacox Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	308	51.7%
Male	288	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)