- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norfolk, VA
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Walter Herron Taylor Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510267001144
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 29
- schools in Norfolk · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 97.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks #3 of 29 schools in Norfolk, VA.
School address
District: Norfolk City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510267001144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 510267001144 · Norfolk, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 17.5:1 · 97.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Granby High (1,980 students)
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Walter Herron Taylor 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 403
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
403 students
What this shows Walter Herron Taylor Elementary reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter Herron Taylor Elementary compares
Walter Herron Taylor 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.9% | ▲ 70% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 94% in Virginia - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 202 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.7%
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 42.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is more 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 Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Matthew Fontaine Maury High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blair Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter Herron Taylor 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
How many students attend Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norfolk, VA. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is 17.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
97.9% of students at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Walter Herron Taylor Elementary is African American at 42.7% of enrollment, in Norfolk, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter Herron Taylor Elementary?
Walter Herron Taylor Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Walter Herron Taylor Elementary rank among schools in Norfolk?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter Herron Taylor Elementary ranks #3 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 Walter Herron Taylor 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.