- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, VA
Richard Bowling Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard Bowling Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510267001083
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Bowling Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #27 of 29
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard Bowling Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bowling Elementary ranks #27 of 29 schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Richard Bowling Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 510267001083 · Norfolk, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 13.3:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Richard Bowling Elementary held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Richard Bowling Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granby High
Granby High
1,980 students
- Matthew Fontai
Matthew Fontaine Maury High
1,713 students
- Norview High
Norview High
1,585 students
- Norview Middle
Norview Middle
1,196 students
- Blair Middle
Blair Middle
1,141 students
- This school 492
Richard Bowling Elementary
492 students
What this shows Richard Bowling Elementary reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard Bowling Elementary compares
Richard Bowling Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 68% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 42% in Virginia - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,341
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 492 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 3.5%
White 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Richard Bowling Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norfolk City Public Schools reports $16,341 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richard Bowling Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Bowling Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,585
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,196
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Norfolk
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Crossroads Prek-8 School
Standard public school
790 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Jacox Elementary
Standard public school
596 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Larrymore Elementary
Standard public school
584 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Little Creek Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Ingleside Elementary
Standard public school
574 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Coleman Place Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard Bowling Elementary
How many students attend Richard Bowling Elementary?
Richard Bowling Elementary has 492 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Bowling Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Bowling Elementary is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard Bowling Elementary?
97.0% of students at Richard Bowling Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Bowling Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard Bowling Elementary is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Bowling Elementary?
Richard Bowling Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard Bowling Elementary rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Bowling Elementary ranks #27 of 29 schools in Norfolk, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Norfolk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norfolk City Public Schools?
Besides Richard Bowling Elementary, Norfolk City Public Schools also operates Granby High (1,980 students), Matthew Fontaine Maury High (1,713 students), and Norview High (1,585 students). See the Norfolk City Public Schools district page for the complete list.