- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Covington, VA
Jeter-Watson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Jeter-Watson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510015200369
👥 S:T ratio 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jeter-Watson Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Covington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jeter-Watson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 79% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, VA.
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510015200369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
Jeter-Watson Elementary shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-21.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 510015200369 · Covington, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 12:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Alleghany High (818 students)
Jeter-Watson Elementary shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-21.3%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jeter-Watson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alleghany High
Alleghany High
818 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
594 students
- This school
Jeter-Watson Elementary
491 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary
415 students
- Covington High
Covington High
339 students
- Callaghan Elem 270
Callaghan Elementary
270 students
What this shows Jeter-Watson Elementary reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jeter-Watson Elementary compares
Jeter-Watson Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 27% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 21% in Virginia - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,827
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.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Jeter-Watson Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
District finance for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools reports $14,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jeter-Watson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alleghany High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Covington High | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Callaghan Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jeter-Watson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Covington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jeter-Watson Elementary
How many students attend Jeter-Watson Elementary?
Jeter-Watson Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Covington, VA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeter-Watson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeter-Watson Elementary is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 24% 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 Jeter-Watson Elementary?
42.2% of students at Jeter-Watson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeter-Watson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jeter-Watson Elementary is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Covington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeter-Watson Elementary?
Jeter-Watson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jeter-Watson Elementary rank among schools in Covington?
By Resource Investment Index, Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Covington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Covington on the city page.
What other schools are in Alleghany Highlands Public Schools?
Besides Jeter-Watson Elementary, Alleghany Highlands Public Schools also operates Alleghany High (818 students), Clifton Middle (594 students), and Mountain View Elementary (415 students). See the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district page for the complete list.