Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Willis A. Jenkins 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 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 472 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Willis A. Jenkins 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 Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1447 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
51%
22%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School's ranking?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School is ranked #1447 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School often compared to?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like T. Ryland Sanford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School?
472 students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School offer ?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School part of?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School is part of Newport News City School District.
In what neighborhood is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School located?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School is located in the Charles neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 2 other public schools located in Charles.
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