Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacox 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 5% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jacox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Jacox Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
541 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Jacox 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 Jacox Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1791 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Jacox Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Jacox Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-beBoN6q.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
54%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-f8gyNb.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
18%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-BabuCo.png)
Black
94%
22%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-Kp6Ftj.png)
White
1%
46%
![This chart display the percentage of White students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of White students in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-baTPRFC.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in VA.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-ydhehn.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Jacox Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Jacox Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-NWVBkC.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
![This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jacox Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/85000/85124/jacox-elementary-school-chart-REu7cL.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacox Elementary School's ranking?
Jacox Elementary School is ranked #1791 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jacox Elementary School often compared to?
Jacox Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coleman Place Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jacox Elementary School?
541 students attend Jacox Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Jacox Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacox Elementary School?
Jacox Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacox Elementary School offer ?
Jacox Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jacox Elementary School part of?
Jacox Elementary School is part of Norfolk City PBLC Schs School District.
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