Tarrallton Elementary School

Tarrallton Elementary School is a public Pre-K through Grade 5 school located at 2080 Tarrallton Drive in Norfolk, Virginia, operating under Norfolk City Public Schools.The school has around 300-320 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 13 to 1, which supports more individualized attention.Academically, reading proficiency is approximately 67%, while only about 37% of students meet math proficiency on state assessments.The school offers Gifted & Talented programs and preschool readiness services.Founded in 1964, Tarrallton was designed with capacity for about 600 students, though current enrollment is lower. As “Home of the Tigers,” the school emphasizes strong parent-community involvement, with active feedback via GreatSchools and local reviews.

The school year 2023-24 calendar indicates “Doors will open at 8:40 AM” to allow students in before instruction begins.

Recent feedback on GreatSchools praises the strong community and parent participation at Tarrallton, noting it ranks well in comparison to other schools in Norfolk for those aspects.

Q1. How do I confirm my address is zoned for Tarrallton and enroll my child?

A. Use Norfolk Public Schools’ Find My School tool to check your address, then complete registration with the required documents listed in the district handbook/registration guidance.

Q2. What counts as an absence or tardy, and why does attendance matter?

A. NPS considers students absent if they do not attend any portion of the day; late arrivals/early dismissals negatively affect achievement. See the Student Handbook and Attendance/Truancy pages for details.

Q3. How do families get bus information and real-time updates?

A. Route/stop details are available via E-Link/Find Your Bus Stop, and NPS offers Versatrans My Stop and Here Comes the Bus apps for GPS tracking and delay notifications.

Q4. Where can I find the current school-supply lists by grade?

A. District supply lists and Tarrallton’s 2025–26 teacher-posted lists are online (including TeacherLists).

Q5. Can parents volunteer or join the PTA? What’s required?

A. Yes—Tarrallton has an active PTA, and NPS welcomes volunteers. District volunteer onboarding includes an application and background check; hours can be logged in the Volunteer Portal.