- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
J.B. Watkins Elementary held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 510084000335 · Midlothian, VA Other · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 18.6:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Dale High (2,582 students)
J.B. Watkins Elementary held near 831 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
J.B. Watkins Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Dale Hi
Thomas Dale High
2,582 students
- Cosby High
Cosby High
2,507 students
- Manchester Hig
Manchester High
2,236 students
- Lloyd C. Bird
Lloyd C. Bird High
2,131 students
- Midlothian Hig
Midlothian High
2,048 students
- This school 913
J.B. Watkins Elementary
913 students
What this shows J.B. Watkins Elementary reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.B. Watkins Elementary compares
J.B. Watkins 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,776
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Chesterfield County Public Schools reports $12,776 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,507
- 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
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 (~913 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 831 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.