Serving 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
J.b. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 814 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.b. Watkins Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)80%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
5%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.b. Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J.b. Watkins Elementary School often compared to?
J.b. Watkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettie Weaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J.b. Watkins Elementary School?
814 students attend J.b. Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J.b. Watkins Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.b. Watkins Elementary School?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.b. Watkins Elementary School offer ?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.b. Watkins Elementary School part of?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
School Reviews
4 9/30/2019
this is the best school ever the only thing I hate is that the buses are so late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5 2/6/2011
the best elementary school ever
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