Jeter-watson Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jeter-watson Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jeter-watson Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
10%
22%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
52%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jeter-watson Elementary School?
638 students attend Jeter-watson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jeter-watson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jeter-watson Elementary School?
Jeter-watson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jeter-watson Elementary School offer ?
Jeter-watson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-7
What school district is Jeter-watson Elementary School part of?
Jeter-watson Elementary School is part of Alleghany Highlands School District.
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