James Monroe Elementary

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James Monroe Elementary School, located in the Park Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success, focusing on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to ensure every child has the tools needed to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic mission, James Monroe Elementary functions as a vital hub for the local Park Place community. The school works to build strong partnerships between parents, educators, and neighborhood stakeholders to create a safe and collaborative atmosphere for its students. Through various programs, extracurricular initiatives, and a dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to bridge educational gaps and promote an inclusive environment where students are encouraged to be curious, resilient, and active participants in their own learning journeys.

299

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Monroe Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	27
Black	205
Asian	5
Two or More	29

Black
205 (68.6%)
White
33 (11.0%)
Two or More
29 (9.7%)
Hispanic
27 (9.0%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)

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)628-3500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	298
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 95

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 26

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for James Monroe Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	95
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	26
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	36
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for James Monroe Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	53.5%
Male	139	46.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)