Larchmont Elementary

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455 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Larchmont Elementary School is a public PK-5 school located in the historic Larchmont neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. Situated near Old Dominion University, the school serves a diverse student body and is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and academic focus. As part of Norfolk Public Schools, Larchmont provides a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities designed to meet the needs of a wide range of learners.

Beyond its academic program, Larchmont is known for its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a commitment to fostering a supportive, family-oriented environment. The school leverages its proximity to local resources and the university to enhance the student experience, often prioritizing character development alongside traditional studies. By maintaining a focus on small-school values within a larger district, Larchmont Elementary aims to prepare its students for successful transitions to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Norfolk community.

455

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Larchmont Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	39
Black	116
Asian	19
Two or More	32
American Indian	2

White
247 (54.3%)
Black
116 (25.5%)
Hispanic
39 (8.6%)
Two or More
32 (7.0%)
Asian
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)451-4180
Website:	http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectionid=24
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
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 26

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Larchmont Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	78
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Larchmont Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	216	47.5%
Male	239	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)