Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacobs Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacobs Road Elementary serves the northeast part of Chesterfield, VA, covering an area of approximately 7.3 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles and the furthest edge located 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jacobs Road Elementary School's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1987
School Rankings
Jacobs Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacobs Road Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
School Mascot
Jaguar
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jacobs Road Elementary School's ranking?
Jacobs Road Elementary School is ranked #1121 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jacobs Road Elementary School often compared to?
Jacobs Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.m. Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jacobs Road Elementary School?
716 students attend Jacobs Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Jacobs Road Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jacobs Road Elementary School?
Jacobs Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacobs Road Elementary School offer ?
Jacobs Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jacobs Road Elementary School part of?
Jacobs Road Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.
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