Larchmont Elementary School

Larchmont Elementary School is a public Pre-K through Grade 5 school located at 1145 Bolling Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia, part of Norfolk City Public Schools. It serves about 490 students with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 15 to 1.The school draws students from the Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lamberts Point neighborhoods.Larchmont is known for strong performance in state reading and math tests: around 77% proficiency in reading and 62% in math.The demographic mix includes a majority White student body (~54-55%), with significant representation of African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial students.Most students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating substantial economic need in the community.The school offers Gifted & Talented programs and preschool readiness support.

Larchmont Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Virginia elementary schools in academic performance, receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school’s recent Virginia Standards of Learning data show that its reading proficiency remains high, and students perform above district averages in multiple grade levels and subjects.

Q1. What is the racial/ethnic breakdown of students at Larchmont Elementary?

A. Approximately 54-55% White, ~23-25% African-American, ~8-9% Hispanic, ~3-4% Asian, ~9% multiracial.

Q2. How do students at Larchmont perform compared to district and state averages?

A. On state assessments, about 77% are proficient in reading and 62% in math. Larchmont often outperforms many schools in Norfolk in both subjects.

Q3. What grade levels does Larchmont serve, and which neighborhoods feed into it?

A. The school serves Pre-K through Grade 5. Students attend from Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lamberts Point neighborhoods.

Q4. How is Larchmont rated by external evaluators?

A. It has a B grade on Niche, a 7/10 rating on GreatSchools, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above many peers in Norfolk.

Q5. What proportion of students are economically disadvantaged?

A. Nearly all students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch; free lunch eligibility is very high.