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Park View Elementary School vs. Willard Elementary School

Should you attend Park View Elementary School or Willard Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Park View Elementary School
260 Elm Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23704
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Willard Elementary School
1511 Willow Wood Dr
Norfolk, VA 23509
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Park View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park View 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willard 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
473 students
449 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Park View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Willard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Park View Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Willard Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Park View Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Willard Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Park View Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Willard Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norfolk City School District and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1632 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1537 out of 1792 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Park View Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Willard Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District 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 Willard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Park View Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Portsmouth City School District 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 Willard Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Park View Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Willard Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
64
66
Grade 1 Students
67
77
Grade 2 Students
83
74
Grade 3 Students
64
72
Grade 4 Students
64
59
Grade 5 Students
71
74
Grade 6 Students
60
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Park View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Park View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
76%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Park View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
10%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Park View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Park View Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Portsmouth City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Willard Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norfolk City School District and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.41
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Park View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Willard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Park View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Portsmouth City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Willard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Park View Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Portsmouth City School District 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 Willard Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norfolk City School District and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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