P.B. YOUNG SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools school district, located in Norfolk, VA with about 492 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, P.B. Young Sr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

P.B. Young Sr. Elementary, located on East Olney Road in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. Named in honor of P.B. Young Sr.—a prominent figure in Norfolk history known for his long-standing role as the editor and publisher of the *Norfolk Journal and Guide*—the school carries a legacy of community leadership and academic commitment. It is designed to foster early childhood development, providing a structured environment where students engage in core curricula while building the essential social and academic skills needed for future success.

The school is deeply integrated into the Norfolk community, emphasizing a supportive learning culture that encourages student participation and parental involvement. Through its affiliation with the district, P.B. Young Sr. Elementary focuses on meeting state educational standards while addressing the diverse needs of its student body. By combining a historic community name with modern educational initiatives, the school strives to provide a stable, enriching foundation that prepares its young scholars for the transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact P.B. Young Sr. Elementary at (757) 628-2588 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.