Enrollment
913
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, VA
J.B. Watkins Elementary
Federal NCES profile for J.B. Watkins Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510084000335
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.B. Watkins Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
J.B. Watkins Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.B. Watkins Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA.
School address
District: Chesterfield County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510084000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.B. Watkins Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.B. Watkins Elementary
J.B. Watkins Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Midlothian, Virginia, enrolling 913 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Virginia schools and 34% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Virginia average.
Enrollment of 913 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 227 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.9% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Midlothian's public schools, it stands alongside Old Hundred Elementary (981 students): J.B. Watkins Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students) and Cosby High (2,507 students) alongside J.B. Watkins Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J.B. Watkins Elementary compares
J.B. Watkins Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 75% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 98% in Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 12.9%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, J.B. Watkins Elementary is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chesterfield County Public Schools, which includes J.B. Watkins Elementary.
$12,207
Per student
-17%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.8%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How J.B. Watkins Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Dale High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cosby High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lloyd C. Bird High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midlothian High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.B. Watkins Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,507
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,236
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,048
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Midlothian
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Old Hundred Elementary
Standard public school
981 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Clover Hill Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Spring Run Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 17:1 students per teacher
Woolridge Elementary
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Evergreen Elementary
Standard public school
797 students 14:1 students per teacher
Swift Creek Elementary
Standard public school
724 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~913 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J.B. Watkins Elementary
How many students attend J.B. Watkins Elementary?
J.B. Watkins Elementary has 913 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.B. Watkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at J.B. Watkins Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 34% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.B. Watkins Elementary?
14.5% of students at J.B. Watkins Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.B. Watkins Elementary?
The largest demographic group at J.B. Watkins Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Midlothian, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.B. Watkins Elementary?
J.B. Watkins Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.B. Watkins Elementary rank among schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, J.B. Watkins Elementary ranks #6 of 11 schools in Midlothian, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is J.B. Watkins Elementary a good school?
J.B. Watkins Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chesterfield County Public Schools?
Besides J.B. Watkins Elementary, Chesterfield County Public Schools also operates Thomas Dale High (2,582 students), Cosby High (2,507 students), and Manchester High (2,236 students). See the Chesterfield County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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