Willis A. Jenkins Elementary vs Richard T. Yates Elementary
Richard T. Yates Elementary has a higher overall rating of 5.7/10 compared to 4.8/10. In math proficiency, Richard T. Yates Elementary leads at 76.0%.
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Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News, VA
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
472 students
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Newport News, VA
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
422 students
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| Metric | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary | Richard T. Yates Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.8 | 5.1 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 6.2 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.7% | 97.6% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 5.4 |
| State Rank | #1,425 of 1,854 | #1,156 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary | Richard T. Yates Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 72.0% | 76.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 62.0% | 69.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Willis A. Jenkins Elementary | Richard T. Yates Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 472 | 422 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.7% | 97.6% |
| District | Newport News City Public Schools | Newport News City Public Schools |
| City | Newport News | Newport News |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newport News (23602) | Newport News (23606) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,487 | $69,921 |
| Median Home Value | $270,200 | $296,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,446 | $1,327 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 38.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 13.3% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 20 min |