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
17:1
Math Proficiency
92%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
90%
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Math Proficiency
92%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
55
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Full Time Teachers
55
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Teachers in First or Second Year
5.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
10
8
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
363:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.3%
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Female
49.7%
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White
64.1%
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Black
12.9%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
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Two or more races
8.1%
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Hispanic
6%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average Household Income
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Median Age
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- Fishing
- Lake
- Picnic Area
Huguenot Park
- Basketball
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- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
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- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
J B Watkins Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Midlothian, VA, in the Midlothian neighborhood, and is served by the Chesterfield County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 791 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 92% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. J B Watkins Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $580,498. Discover additional schools in the area, like Midlothian High School, Al Madina School of Richmond, Buford Road Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Midlothian has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J B Watkins Elementary School.