Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News, VA · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is a elementary school located in Newport News, Virginia. The school serves 499 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 40/100 (D), Willis A. Jenkins Elementary performs below the state average for Virginia. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary has a DataScore of 40/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary has 499 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of 0.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is part of the Newport News City Public Schools in Newport News, Virginia. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.