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Richard Bowling Elementary School vs. Sewells Point Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Richard Bowling Elementary School
2700 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk, VA 23504
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Sewells Point Elementary School
7928 Hampton Blvd
Norfolk, VA 23505
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard Bowling Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sewells Point Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
462 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richard Bowling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sewells Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richard Bowling Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sewells Point Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
40 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richard Bowling Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sewells Point Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richard Bowling Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sewells Point Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1738 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1087 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richard Bowling Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sewells Point Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard Bowling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sewells Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard Bowling Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sewells Point Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Richard Bowling Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sewells Point Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
84
40
Kindergarten Students
66
97
Grade 1 Students
69
94
Grade 2 Students
70
69
Grade 3 Students
60
84
Grade 4 Students
68
74
Grade 5 Students
45
65

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richard Bowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
88%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richard Bowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richard Bowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richard Bowling Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sewells Point Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.22
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richard Bowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richard Bowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
24%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richard Bowling Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sewells Point Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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