Serving 507 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 19:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Willis A. Jenkins Elementary serves a central area in Newport News, VA, covering approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
507 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.64, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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)20.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
8%
6%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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?
507 students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School?
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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