Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John D. Jenkins 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 46% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John D. Jenkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
John D. Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John D. Jenkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John D. Jenkins Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
8%
Hispanic
44%
19%
Black
18%
22%
White
17%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John D. Jenkins Elementary School's ranking?
John D. Jenkins Elementary School is ranked #1328 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John D. Jenkins Elementary School?
644 students attend John D. Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of John D. Jenkins Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D. Jenkins Elementary School?
John D. Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John D. Jenkins Elementary School offer ?
John D. Jenkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John D. Jenkins Elementary School part of?
John D. Jenkins Elementary School is part of Prince William County School District.
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