How do these schools compare?
| Metric | J.B. Watkins Elementary | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Midlothian, VA | Chester, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 913 | 2,582 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 15:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 14.5% | 36.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | J.B. Watkins Elementary | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,618 | $13,618 |
| District | Chesterfield County Public Schools | Chesterfield County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | J.B. Watkins Elementary | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.1% | 33.6% |
| African American | 12.9% | 37.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.0% | 21.1% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 8.1% | 4.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | J.B. Watkins Elementary | THOMAS DALE HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 18 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 304.3:1 | 303.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.9% | 24.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 209 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.