At a glance
Reported students
241
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary: 241 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
12.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.9:1
What the reported data says about P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Norfolk. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Norfolk City Public Schools. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (90%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.8%
- Hispanic4.6%
- Black90%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norfolk City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lindenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
243 reported students
St. Helena Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
229 reported students
Tarrallton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
286 reported students
James Monroe Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
299 reported students
Chesterfield Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
325 reported students
Oceanair Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
400 reported students
Public schools near P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent K-8 Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | KG–08 | 501 | 0.7 mi |
| Jacox Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 596 | 1 mi |
| Lindenwood Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 243 | 1.2 mi |
| Richard Bowling Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 492 | 1.5 mi |
| James Monroe Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 299 | 1.5 mi |
| Walter Herron Taylor Elementary Elementary · Norfolk City Public Schools | PK–05 | 403 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about P.B. Young Sr. Elementary
What grades does P.B. Young Sr. Elementary serve?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Norfolk City Public Schools.
How many students attend P.B. Young Sr. Elementary?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 222 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at P.B. Young Sr. Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 241 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is P.B. Young Sr. Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norfolk City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is P.B. Young Sr. Elementary in?
P.B. Young Sr. Elementary is part of Norfolk City Public Schools, based in Norfolk, VA, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near P.B. Young Sr. Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ghent K-8 (0.7 mi), Jacox Elementary (1 mi), Lindenwood Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.