Serving 701 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Kent Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Kent Elementary School's student population of 701 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Kent Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Kent Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#787 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
18%
Black
10%
22%
White
74%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Kent Elementary School's ranking?
New Kent Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are New Kent Elementary School often compared to?
New Kent Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George W. Watkins Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend New Kent Elementary School?
701 students attend New Kent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of New Kent Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Kent Elementary School?
New Kent Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Kent Elementary School offer ?
New Kent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New Kent Elementary School part of?
New Kent Elementary School is part of New Kent Co PBLC Schs School District.
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