Enrollment
491
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 510015200369
Jeter-Watson Elementary — Covington, VA
Federal NCES profile for Jeter-Watson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools · Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 59.9% Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jeter-Watson Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jeter-Watson Elementary reports 491 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Virginia state mean of 14:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 42.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 30% below the Virginia average and 19% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alleghany Highlands Public Schools spends $14,502 per pupil district-wide, below the Virginia average of $16,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.4% from local sources (property taxes), 53.3% from the state, and 11.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jeter-Watson Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 30% | 59.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 40% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 30% below the Virginia average of 59.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 79% in Virginia — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,502
per pupil, district-wide
— below Virginia avg of $16,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 40% in Virginia — larger than 60% of 1,869 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 42.2% -30% vs state
NCES ID 510015200369
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alleghany Highlands Public Schools, which includes Jeter-Watson Elementary.
$14,502
Per student
-11%
vs Virginia
Avg $16,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.4%
State 53.3%
Federal 11.3%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Jeter-Watson Elementary
How many students attend Jeter-Watson Elementary?
Jeter-Watson Elementary has 491 students enrolled. It is a other school in Covington, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jeter-Watson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jeter-Watson Elementary is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Virginia average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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 59.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jeter-Watson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Jeter-Watson Elementary is White at 74.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Covington, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jeter-Watson Elementary?
Jeter-Watson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.