At a glance
Reported students
485
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
586.5
Matthew Whaley Elementary: 485 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
14.2:1 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
- 453
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.5:1
What the reported data says about Matthew Whaley Elementary
Matthew Whaley Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Williamsburg. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools. NCES reports 485 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to 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 (40.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 7.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.1%. 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 Matthew Whaley Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.25 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.42
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.58
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic26.4%
- Black22.7%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
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 Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
481 reported students
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
457 reported students
D.J. Montague Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
515 reported students
James River Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
449 reported students
Laurel Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
526 reported students
Norge Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
578 reported students
Public schools near Matthew Whaley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waller Mill Elementary Elementary · York County Public Schools | KG–05 | 445 | 1.3 mi |
| Magruder Elementary Elementary · York County Public Schools | KG–05 | 610 | 1.8 mi |
| Laurel Lane Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 526 | 2.4 mi |
| Clara Byrd Baker Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 457 | 3.8 mi |
| D.J. Montague Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | PK–05 | 515 | 5.4 mi |
| Matoaka Elementary Elementary · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools | KG–05 | 595 | 6.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Whaley Elementary
What grades does Matthew Whaley Elementary serve?
Matthew Whaley Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools.
How many students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary?
Matthew Whaley Elementary reported 485 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 453 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Matthew Whaley Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 485 students and 34.25 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 Matthew Whaley Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Matthew Whaley Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Matthew Whaley Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Matthew Whaley Elementary in?
Matthew Whaley Elementary is part of Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, based in Williamsburg, VA, which operates 16 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Matthew Whaley Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Waller Mill Elementary (1.3 mi), Magruder Elementary (1.8 mi), Laurel Lane Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.