How do these schools compare?
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport News, VA | Newport News, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 388 | 507 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.4:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,082 | $16,082 |
| District | Newport News City Public Schools | Newport News City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | B.C. Charles Elementary | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 17.4% |
| African American | 40.7% | 54.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% | 19.1% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | B.C. Charles Elementary | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 370:1 | 469:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.3% | 20.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.