Coleman Place Elementary

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Coleman Place Elementary, located at 2445 Palmyra St. in Norfolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on core academic standards and personal development, the school aims to prepare young learners for middle school success, emphasizing both intellectual growth and the cultivation of strong character traits.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Coleman Place Elementary prioritizes the involvement of families and the surrounding community to enhance the educational experience. The school frequently utilizes its physical space as a hub for student engagement and collaborative learning. Through dedicated teaching staff and a focus on essential literacy and numeracy skills, Coleman Place strives to empower its students, ensuring they have the resources and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

617

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coleman Place Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	95
Black	421
Asian	8
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Black
421 (68.2 %)
Hispanic
95 (15.4 %)
Two or More
48 (7.8 %)
White
40 (6.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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)852-4641
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	549
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 82

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Coleman Place Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	82
Kindergarten	100
Grade 1	111
Grade 2	86
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Coleman Place Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	333	54%
Male	284	46%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)