With a proven commitment to excellence, the J.B. Watkins Elementary School staff encourages its students to become lifelong learners and prepares them to live in an ever-changing world. Serving prekindergarten through fifth grade, Watkins Elementary has been recognized as one of the Governor’s VIP Schools of Excellence. It is also a two-time winner of the Program of Excellence Award from the Virginia Technology Education Association.
Watkins Elementary helps students shine through instructional technology and project-based learning. Students receive a well-rounded education, with opportunities to learn Mandarin or benefit from the Children’s Engineering and Design Technology program. Physical education helps students stay active and build healthy habits.
This school has various activities throughout the year, including two annual book fairs, a field day and a pumpkin lighting ceremony. Each class decorates a pumpkin in October, and the whole school comes together to watch them light up. This collaboration between creativity and the school community is part of what makes J.B. Watkins Elementary a high-performing Chesterfield County school.
J B Watkins Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
501 Coalfield Rd,
Midlothian, VA
Chesterfield County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Marlene Scott
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
84%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
84%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
363:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
70.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.7%
Black
8.7%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic
5.5%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/4/2025
I am a senior in high school and I started my education at J.B Watkins which was the best elementary school expierence ever. I have the best memories from that school it is so fun and engaging. I wish I was still at that school it was the best. They also had really good lunches!
7/7/2024
While I believe that the school overall provides a great environment for learning, there is one specific teacher who has cause for concern. My child has been having difficulty understanding certain math concepts, and instead of providing support and guidance, this teacher has resorted to berating an...
5/18/2017
JB Watkins is an excellent school. We moved here specifically so our kids could attend Watkins. While we were concerned about the overcrowding, I have to say that I am impressed with how the administration and teachers handle it. It never feels chaotic and the teachers do lots of "extras" despite th...
3/20/2017
My sister goes there and she is in 1st grade.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Midlothian
List Price Range
$286K - $771K
Homes For Sale
62
Average Home Value
$478,087
Median Lot Size
14,810 Sq Ft
% Renters
26%
Household Income
$120,844
% of College Grads
54.7%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,385 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
38.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,375 - $2,165 per month
- Bristol Village at Charter Colony
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 796+ Sq Ft
- 500 Bristol Village Dr
- Midlothian, VA
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$1,510 - $3,404 per month
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Private
- K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Colony Park
- Trails
- Volleyball
- Playground
Mid-Lothian Mines Park
- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Huguenot Park
- Basketball
- Football
- Grills
Sycamore Community Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Clarendon Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Midlothian Village Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
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