P.B. Young Sr. Elementary

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228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

228

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

107.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	7
Black	216
Two or More	3

Black
216 (94.7 %)
Hispanic
7 (3.1 %)
Two or More
3 (1.3 %)
White
2 (0.9 %)

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)628-2588
Website:	http://ww2.nps.k12.va.us/education/school/school.php?sectiondetailid=596
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
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 53

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	53
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	50.9%
Male	112	49.1%

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