Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J Blaine Blayton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (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 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: 473 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J Blaine Blayton 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 J Blaine Blayton Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#544 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
17%
22%
White
60%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J Blaine Blayton Elementary School's ranking?
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School is ranked #544 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J Blaine Blayton Elementary School often compared to?
J Blaine Blayton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D.j. Montague Elementary School, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School, Matoaka Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% 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 J Blaine Blayton Elementary School?
473 students attend J Blaine Blayton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of J Blaine Blayton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J Blaine Blayton Elementary School?
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J Blaine Blayton Elementary School offer ?
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J Blaine Blayton Elementary School part of?
J Blaine Blayton Elementary School is part of Williamsburg-James City PBLC Schs School District.
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