Willard Elementary

www.npsk12.com/wes

506 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willard Model Elementary School is a public school located in Norfolk, Virginia, operating under the Norfolk Public Schools district. As a "Model" school, it is designed to emphasize academic excellence and innovative instructional strategies, providing a structured yet engaging learning environment for students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade range. The school’s curriculum is focused on fostering foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging personal development and civic responsibility.

Situated in the Willow Wood neighborhood, the school serves as a central hub for its local community, promoting strong collaboration between parents, staff, and students. With a commitment to the Norfolk Public Schools’ mission of preparing every student to be a successful and contributing citizen, Willard Model Elementary utilizes technology and differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school is known for its efforts to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that children are academically challenged while also receiving the social-emotional guidance necessary for their growth.

506

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willard Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	74
Black	298
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
298 (58.9 %)
White
92 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
74 (14.6 %)
Two or More
33 (6.5 %)
Asian
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norfolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)628-2721
Website:	http://www.npsk12.com/wes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	506
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willard Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	84
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willard Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	50.6%
Male	250	49.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)