New Kent Elementary School
Tel:
(804)966-9663
- New Kent Elementary School serves 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- New Kent Elementary School's student population of 754 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 754 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- New Kent Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of New Kent Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #639 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 72% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 80% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 15% |
| Black | 10% | 23% |
| White | 75% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Kent Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to New Kent Elementary School is New Kent High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is New Kent Middle School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is New Kent Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Kent Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center Vocational School
0.1 miles
7930 New Chipping Lane
New Kent, VA 23124
(804)966-8575 0.1 n/a n/a - New Kent New Kent Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 707 students
0.3 miles
7501 Egypt Road
New Kent, VA 23124
(804)966-9655 0.3 6-8 707 - New Kent New Kent High School Grades: 9-12 | 985 students
0.5 miles
7365 Egypt Rd
New Kent, VA 23124
(804)966-9671 0.5 9-12 985 - Quinton George W. Watkins Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 710 students
4.8 miles
6501 New Kent Hwy
Quinton, VA 23141
(804)966-9660 4.8 PK-5 710 - West Point West Point High School Grades: 9-12 | 294 students
10.4 miles
2700 Mattaponi Ave
West Point, VA 23181
(804)843-3630 10.4 9-12 294
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