Tarrallton Elementary School, Norfolk, VA

Score breakdown

Compared against all 1,106 Virginia public elementary schools. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.

5.3 · Test scores

SOL pass rate of 71.4% across all subjects — 48th percentile statewide.

4.8 · Academic progress

Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which credits schools for student growth — 43th percentile.

9.0 · Attendance

Chronic absenteeism of 6.3% — better attendance than 89% of peers statewide.

Test scores by subject

Percent of students passing Virginia SOL tests, 2024–2025.

This school Virginia average

Grade 5 Science

58%state 69%

Virginia Studies

70%state 69%

Grade 3 Mathematics

76%state 73%

Grade 4 Mathematics

91%state 73%

Grade 5 Mathematics

58%state 71%

Grade 3 English Reading

73%state 67%

Grade 4 English Reading

86%state 73%

Grade 5 English Reading

58%state 72%

Source: Virginia Department of Education, School Quality Profiles — SOL pass rates, 2024–2025.

Tarrallton Elementary School & its school zone

Tarrallton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, VA 23518, part of Norfolk Public Schools. Buyers searching homes for sale near Tarrallton Elementary School are shopping this Norfolk school zone, one of the areas families compare when weighing Norfolk elementary school zones. On the VaHome School Score the school earns 5.9/10 — around the state average among Virginia's 1,106 public elementary schools, based on Virginia Department of Education data for 2024–25.

The school's overall SOL pass rate is 71.4%, with standout results in Grade 4 Mathematics (91% vs a 73% state average) and Grade 4 English Reading (86% vs a 73% state average). Virginia's accreditation measures — which credit schools for student growth, not just pass rates — come in at 87% for English and 87% for Math. Chronic absenteeism is 6.3%, better than the 11.7% state median for elementary schools.

For house hunters comparing Norfolk school zones, the listings on this page show active REIN MLS homes near Tarrallton Elementary School. School zoning and attendance boundaries can change between school years — always verify a specific address's assignment directly with Norfolk Public Schools before making a housing decision based on school zone.

How the VaHome School Score works

Test scores (50%): the school's SOL pass rate across all subjects, ranked against every Virginia public school of the same level.
Attendance (20%): chronic absenteeism, ranked statewide (lower is better).
Academic progress (30%): Virginia's accreditation combined rate for English and Math, which gives schools credit for students showing growth.
The weighted statewide percentile maps to a score from 1.0 to 10.0: score = 1 + 9 × percentile. 1–4 is below the state average, 5–6 around it, 7–10 above it.
Every input is public data from the Virginia Department of Education, refreshed each school year. No opinions, no black box — you can check our math.

Data: Virginia Department of Education School Quality Profiles (2024–2025) · NCES. VaHome is not affiliated with VDOE, NCES, or GreatSchools.

At a glance

School district: Norfolk City Public Schools
Grades served: PK-5
School type: Public
Principal: Kimberly M. Hulse
Established: 1964
Mascot & colors: Tigers
Enrollment: 286 students (2024-2025)
Student–teacher ratio: 13:1
Classroom teachers: 22 FTE
Accreditation: Fully Accredited (2025-2026)
NCES school ID: 510267001141

Academic performance

SOL pass rates · 2024-2025

Reading

73%

Mathematics

75%

Science

58%

History & Social Sci.

70%

Attendance

2024-2025

9% of students were chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days).

About Tarrallton Elementary School

Tarrallton Elementary School opened in 1964 in the Tarrallton neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, initially serving grades one through six and planned for a maximum capacity of roughly 600 students. It is part of Norfolk City Public Schools and today serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade five at 2080 Tarrallton Drive.

The school sits in a residential area of northeastern Norfolk near the region's naval installations, and it serves a substantial military-connected student population. In 2018 Tarrallton was designated a Purple Star school by the Virginia Department of Education, a recognition given to schools that address the needs of military-connected students and families. The school offers a Gifted and Talented program and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2014.

Contact

Phone: (757) 531-1800
Office hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (school day 8:55 am - 3:20 pm)

Official school website ↗

Data sources

NCES Common Core of Data — Tarrallton Elementary (ID 510267001141) — NCES ID, state ID, district, address, phone, grades, enrollment (286) & by grade, FTE teachers (22.0), student/teacher ratio (13.0), locale (City Midsize 12), charter status, race/ethnicity counts, lunch eligibility2024-2025 link ↗
Virginia School Quality Profiles — Tarrallton Elementary — Accreditation (Fully Accredited 2025-2026), SOL pass rates (English 73, Math 75, Science 58, History 70), demographics (econ disadvantaged 19%, EL 2%, SWD 17%, race/ethnicity %), chronic absenteeism 9%, enrollment 286, principal2024-2025 link ↗
Tarrallton Elementary School official website (Norfolk Public Schools) — Website URL, principal (Kimberly M. Hulse), phone, office hours (8:00-4:00), school hours (8:55-3:20), mascot (Tigers), founding year 1964, history/awards2026 link ↗

Figures reflect the 2024-2025 (SQP metrics, enrollment, demographics); 2024-2025 NCES CCD; accreditation 2025-2026 unless noted. School zoning, boundaries, and ratings change — verify with the school division before making housing decisions.

Tarrallton Elementary School