Overview
Willard Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Norfolk, Virginia. The school enrolls 441 students. It is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
102% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictNorfolk City Public Schools
County51710
CityNorfolk
ZIP23509
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510267001087
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment441
White13.8%
Hispanic / Latino17.9%
Black / African American56.9%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %102%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)