Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602

jenkins.nn.k12.va.us/

499 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School, located in Newport News, Virginia, serves as a community-focused educational institution dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its students. As part of the Newport News Public Schools district, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional learning.

The school is committed to building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to enhance the overall student experience. By utilizing resources provided by the school district and maintaining a focus on instructional excellence, Jenkins Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or school initiatives, the official website serves as the primary hub for updates and resources.

499

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	83
Black	295
Asian	10
Two or More	35
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
295 (59.1 %)
Hispanic
83 (16.6 %)
White
74 (14.8 %)
Two or More
35 (7.0 %)
Asian
10 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newport News City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)881-5400
Website:	http://jenkins.nn.k12.va.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	87
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	50.3%
Male	248	49.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)