- Enrollment
- 1,277
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, VA
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J. Blaine Blayton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510402002815
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA.
School address
NCES ID 510402002815 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510402002815 · Williamsburg, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
481 enr · 10.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Warhill High (1,277 students)
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.3 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warhill High
Warhill High
1,277 students
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High
1,247 students
- Jamestown High
Jamestown High
1,243 students
- Stonehouse Ele
Stonehouse Elementary
838 students
- Lois Hornsby M
Lois Hornsby Middle
805 students
- This school 481
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
481 students
What this shows J. Blaine Blayton Elementary reports 481 students on the CCD universe file.
How J. Blaine Blayton Elementary compares
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 36% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 11% in Virginia - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,756
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 481 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 19.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools reports $14,756 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J. Blaine Blayton Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warhill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jamestown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stonehouse Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lois Hornsby Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J. Blaine Blayton Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,247
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,243
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 805
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Norge Elementary
Standard public school
578 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Laurel Lane Elementary
Standard public school
526 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
D.J. Montague Elementary
Standard public school
515 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~481 students)
Frequently asked questions about J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
How many students attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 22% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?
36.6% of students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J. Blaine Blayton Elementary rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Williamsburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools?
Besides J. Blaine Blayton Elementary, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools also operates Warhill High (1,277 students), Lafayette High (1,247 students), and Jamestown High (1,243 students). See the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district page for the complete list.