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J.b. Watkins Elementary School

501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher 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 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in VA
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
J.b. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 814 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
J.b. Watkins Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.b. Watkins Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#181 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J.b. Watkins Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
80%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
84%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
70-74%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in J.b. Watkins Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J.b. Watkins Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.b. Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School is ranked #181 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are J.b. Watkins Elementary School often compared to?
J.b. Watkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bettie Weaver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend J.b. Watkins Elementary School?
814 students attend J.b. Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of J.b. Watkins Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J.b. Watkins Elementary School?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does J.b. Watkins Elementary School offer ?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J.b. Watkins Elementary School part of?
J.b. Watkins Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

School Reviews
4   9/30/2019
this is the best school ever the only thing I hate is that the buses are so late!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Evan Gregory
5   2/6/2011
the best elementary school ever
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Megan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80% (Top 10%)
  • : 84% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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