At a glance
Reported students
601
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
69th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
601
New Kent Elementary: 601 reported students.
State peer staffing position
18th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 650
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about New Kent Elementary
New Kent Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New Kent. It is one of 5 current school records connected to New Kent County Public Schools. NCES reports 601 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 69th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (69.1%) and Black (12%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking New Kent Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 50 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White69.1%
- Hispanic6%
- Black12%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial10.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Kent County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Quinton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
559 reported students
George W. Watkins Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
510 reported students
New Kent Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
829 reported students
New Kent High
High · Grades 09–12
1,073 reported students
Public schools near New Kent Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kent Middle Middle · New Kent County Public Schools | 06–08 | 829 | 0.1 mi |
| Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center Other · Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | Not reported | — | 0.2 mi |
| Bridging Communities STEM Academy Other · Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center | Not reported | — | 0.2 mi |
| New Kent High High · New Kent County Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,073 | 0.4 mi |
| George W. Watkins Elementary Elementary · New Kent County Public Schools | PK–05 | 510 | 6.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about New Kent Elementary
What grades does New Kent Elementary serve?
New Kent Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Kent County Public Schools.
How many students attend New Kent Elementary?
New Kent Elementary reported 601 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 69th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 650 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at New Kent Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 601 students and 50 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is New Kent Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
New Kent Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Kent County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of New Kent Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is New Kent Elementary in?
New Kent Elementary is part of New Kent County Public Schools, based in New Kent, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near New Kent Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Kent Middle (0.1 mi), Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center (0.2 mi), Bridging Communities STEM Academy (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.