Walter Herron Taylor Elementary

1122 W. Princess Anne Road
Norfolk, VA 23507

www.npsk12.com/wtes

341 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter Herron Taylor Elementary (WHT) is a prominent public school located in the historic Ghent neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia. Serving students in grades PK–5, the school is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and its commitment to academic excellence within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The campus is known for its traditional architectural charm, reflecting the historic character of the surrounding residential area, while providing a modern educational environment focused on foundational learning, literacy, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Walter Herron Taylor is noted for its active parent-teacher association and a strong focus on community engagement. The school frequently leverages its proximity to downtown Norfolk and local cultural institutions to enrich the student experience. With a dedication to inclusivity and a supportive teaching staff, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that prepares its diverse student body for middle school and beyond, maintaining a long-standing reputation as a cornerstone institution in the Norfolk community.

341

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

119.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	20
Black	134
Asian	7
Two or More	28
Pacific Islander	2

White
150 (44.0 %)
Black
134 (39.3 %)
Two or More
28 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (5.9 %)
Asian
7 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

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)628-2525
Website:	http://www.npsk12.com/wtes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	341
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
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 18

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Walter Herron Taylor Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	52.5%
Male	162	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)