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Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

80 Menchville Road, Newport News, VA 23602, United States

+1 (757) 881-5400

http://jenkins.nn.k12.va.us/

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Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Overview

About This School

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is a public elementary in Newport News, Virginia, serving 507 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 and employs 27 teachers with an average salary of $81,367. Support services include one counselor for every 507 students. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, with 54% identifying as Black, 19% as Hispanic, 17% as White, 7% as two or more races, and 2% as Asian. The student body is evenly split between male and female populations.

507

Total Students

PK-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Newport News City

Students per Counselor

507:1

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.4:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

507

Students per Counselor

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$81,367

City Avg: $81,367

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor507:1

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

Total Enrollment: 507 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White17.36%

Hispanic19.13%

Asian2.37%

Black54.04%

Two or More Races6.51%

Native American0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

Q: What is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

A: Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is a elementary public located in Newport News.

Q: How many students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

A: Willis A. Jenkins Elementary has approximately 507 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

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About Willis A. Jenkins Elementary - Newport News, VA

Quick Facts about Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
School Name	Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	80 Menchville Road, Newport News, VA 23602, Newport News, VA
County	Newport News City
Phone	+1 (757) 881-5400
Total Students	507
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

What is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is a elementary public located in Newport News.

How many students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary has approximately 507 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is 18:1.

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