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Willard Elementary

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Willard Elementary ranks 664 th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

664^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,110 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Willard Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 449 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 109 out of 129 districts in the state.

Willard Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 78.57% of Willard's 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 58.42% for the district and 72.89% for the state. The school also performs well in other subjects, such as SOL/English Reading and SOL/Science, where it exceeds the district and state averages. Additionally, Willard's African American and Hispanic students, as well as students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, perform significantly better than their counterparts in the district and state.

Willard Elementary's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 13.6 over the past few years. The school outperforms most nearby schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools district, including James Monroe Elementary, Granby Elementary, Norview Elementary, and Sherwood Forest Elementary. The only nearby school that appears to match or exceed Willard Elementary's performance is Larchmont Elementary.

441

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,910

Per pupil spending ?

101.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509

(757) 628-2721

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

Students who attend Willard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Norview Middle
High:	Matthew Fontaine Maury High

Racial breakdown:

African American:

56.9%

Hispanic:

17.9%

White:

13.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 39th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg59%

Virginia avg71%

664^th of 1,110

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 29Elementary Schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools

109^th of 129Norfolk City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	664 of 1110	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.3	636 of 1114	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	696 of 1114	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.8	594 of 1109	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	18.8	919 of 1103	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.1	688 of 1105	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.0	862 of 1097	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	55.1	545 of 1099	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.2	637 of 1096	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	47.8	667 of 1100	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	25.4	949 of 1110	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.7	1006 of 1120	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	26.4	975 of 1117	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.3	948 of 1117	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.0	763 of 1113	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.4	521 of 1082	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	33.4	849 of 1081	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	32.9	867 of 1083	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	46.8	672 of 1071	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.3	627 of 1062	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	62.0	212 of 579	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.8	247 of 588	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.0	316 of 579	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	618 of 1096	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	610 of 1098	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	749 of 1100	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	63.8	219 of 606	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.0	139 of 580	76.0%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	62.1	377 of 1046	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.0	345 of 1036	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	41.7	695 of 1093	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	674 of 1101	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.7	657 of 1093	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	61.7	79 of 195	59.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	59.2	424 of 984	56.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)64th percentile+24 vs school

Hispanic (2025)64th percentile+24 vs school

African American (2025)63rd percentile+23 vs school

Military Connected (2024)59th percentile+17 vs school

White (2023)57th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)36th percentile-4 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics71%~ state avg

English Reading69%~ state avg

VA Studies65%-5 vs state

Science61%-8 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

A great school, welcoming and family friendly. My children for the most part have had excellent teachers, and the staff and administration are friendly and family oriented. The PTA is doing great things, and recently had new carpet put in the gym among other accomplishments. There are many extra-curricular activities and clubs that the children can take part in. Close Quote

Schools Near Willard Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Algebra I (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)					SOL Science (2025)		SOL English Reading (2025)						SOL Geography (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)		SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Geography 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Willard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1511 Willow Wood Dr	Norfolk	23509	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 628-2721	441	39	11.3	101.8%	61 (13.8%)	251 (56.9%)	79 (17.9%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.0%)	45.3	664^th of 1110 public elementary schools	40.2%		48.3	636^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.9%	28		78.6	69.0	66.0			61.2		74.6	63.4	69.4							65.3	$9,910	$743	$9,167
Suburban Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	310 Thole St	Norfolk	23505	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 531-3118	415	32	12.9	100.5%	48 (11.6%)	250 (60.2%)	70 (16.9%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.2%)	20.6	922^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	16.9%		16.9	968^th of 1114 public elementary schools	13.1%	46		48.4	39.0	69.4			57.1		57.4	60.5	59.2							45.8	$10,583	$1,468	$9,115
Lindenwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2700 Ludlow St	Norfolk	23504	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 628-2577	243	22	11.0	99.6%	21 (8.6%)	170 (70.0%)	35 (14.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	20.9	919^th of 1110 public elementary schools	17.2%		27.6	869^th of 1114 public elementary schools	22.0%	50		42.4	75.0	59.0			46.2		53.1	66.7	59.0							47.4	$15,075	$2,293	$12,782
James Monroe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	520 W 29th St	Norfolk	23508	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 628-3500	299	27	11.0	99.7%	33 (11.0%)	205 (68.6%)	27 (9.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.7%)	21.6	911^th of 1110 public elementary schools	17.9%		35	779^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.1%	132		33.3	77.8	55.9			41.2		46.9	74.3	52.9							35.3	$14,228	$1,564	$12,664
Granby Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 Newport Ave	Norfolk	23505	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 451-4150	464	37	12.5	99.6%	80 (17.2%)	265 (57.1%)	59 (12.7%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.1%)	16.7	963^rd of 1110 public elementary schools	13.2%		24.4	909^th of 1114 public elementary schools	18.4%	54		65.2	50.7	40.7			35.6		65.2	56.5	57.6							24.6	$9,621	$665	$8,955
Norview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6401 Chesapeake Blvd	Norfolk	23513	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 852-4660	412	31	13.2	100.2%	26 (6.3%)	266 (64.6%)	95 (23.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.6%)	12.5	1004^th of 1110 public elementary schools	9.5%		12.1	1003^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	10.0%	1		46.5	55.4	46.8			54.8		53.5	54.8	47.5							45.9	$10,886	$925	$9,961
Sherwood Forest Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3035 Sherwood Forest Lane	Norfolk	23513	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 852-4500	406	33	12.3	100.5%	92 (22.7%)	159 (39.2%)	109 (26.8%)	12 (3.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.1%)	18.3	947^th of 1110 public elementary schools	14.7%		17.6	961^st of 1114 public elementary schools	13.7%	14		52.0	66.0	55.3			55.3		49.3	68.8	54.4							31.1	$9,440	$845	$8,595
Coleman Place Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2445 Palmyra St.	Norfolk	23513	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 852-4641	551	42	13.1	99.6%	38 (6.9%)	343 (62.3%)	97 (17.6%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	61 (11.1%)	8.6	1040^th of 1110 public elementary schools	6.3%		12.7	998^th of 1114 public elementary schools	10.4%	42		32.0	43.2	31.4			25.5		34.7	63.5	60.0							43.1	$8,637	$1,238	$7,399
Larchmont Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1145 Bolling Ave	Norfolk	23508	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 451-4180	455	28	16.2	99.8%	247 (54.3%)	116 (25.5%)	39 (8.6%)	19 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	73.4	304^th of 1110 public elementary schools	72.6%		75.3	278^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.0%	26		88.9	70.2	78.3			82.6		87.7	89.4	82.6							67.7	$8,302	$43	$8,258
Ghent K-8	Public	K-8	200 Shirley Ave	Norfolk	23517	Norfolk city	Norfolk City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 628-2565	501	36	13.9	99.4%	213 (42.5%)	215 (42.9%)	28 (5.6%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.6%)	70.5	347^th of 1110 public elementary schools	68.7%		76.7	261^st of 1114 public elementary schools	76.6%	86	95.2	71.2	78.5	82.8	73.0	52.9	81.0	88.0	72.4	89.2	77.6	80.9	72.3	88.1	90.9	95.8	75.0	86.2	$9,894	$204	$9,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Willard Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Willard Elementary?

Students at Willard Elementary are 57% African American, 18% Hispanic, 14% White, 10% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Willard Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 441 students attended Willard Elementary.

Is Willard Elementary a good school?

Willard Elementary ranks 664^th of 1110 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Willard Elementary in?

Norfolk City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Willard Elementary attend?

Students who attend Willard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norview Middle
High : Matthew Fontaine Maury High

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