Serving 604 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, John Kerr 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Kerr Elementary School's student population of 604 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
John Kerr 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 John Kerr Elementary School is 0.68, which is less 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
#1278 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
8%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
9%
22%
White
40%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Kerr Elementary School's ranking?
John Kerr Elementary School is ranked #1278 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John Kerr Elementary School often compared to?
John Kerr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garland R. Quarles Elementary School, Virginia Avenue Charlotte Dehart Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John Kerr Elementary School?
604 students attend John Kerr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of John Kerr Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Kerr Elementary School?
John Kerr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John Kerr Elementary School offer ?
John Kerr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John Kerr Elementary School part of?
John Kerr Elementary School is part of Winchester City Public Schools.
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