Serving 434 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George W. Watkins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
George W. Watkins Elementary School's student population of 434 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George W. Watkins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George W. Watkins Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#668 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)72%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
11%
22%
White
75%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George W. Watkins Elementary School's ranking?
George W. Watkins Elementary School is ranked #668 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are George W. Watkins Elementary School often compared to?
George W. Watkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Kent Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend George W. Watkins Elementary School?
434 students attend George W. Watkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of George W. Watkins Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George W. Watkins Elementary School?
George W. Watkins Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does George W. Watkins Elementary School offer ?
George W. Watkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George W. Watkins Elementary School part of?
George W. Watkins Elementary School is part of New Kent County School District.
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