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New Kent Elementary

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New Kent Elementary ranks 344 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

344^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

New Kent Elementary is a PK–5 public school in New Kent, VA, enrolling 601 students within New Kent County Public Schools, a top-10 district ranked #9 out of 131 in Virginia. The school itself is solidly above average — currently ranked 344th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (69th percentile, 3 stars) — though its standing has fluctuated, from a 77th-percentile peak in 2022-2023 down to 63rd percentile in 2024-2025 before rebounding this year. About one-third of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and class sizes are favorable, with a 12.0 student-teacher ratio that is the lowest among its district peers.

Academically, math is a clear strength across all grade levels, with proficiency in the mid-to-high 80s — well above the state average of around 73%. Reading is strong in 3rd grade (79.1%) and 5th grade (82.7%), but 4th grade is a notable weak spot: just 75.2% of 4th graders are proficient in reading versus an 81.0% district average, and 4th-grade Virginia Studies also trails at 71.9% compared to 79.9%. This points to a targeted 4th-grade instructional challenge rather than a school-wide reading problem. In comparison, George W. Watkins Elementary is the district's standout (ranked #172) and outpaces New Kent in nearly every subject, while Quinton Elementary is a close peer — New Kent beats Quinton in 3rd/5th reading and 5th math, but Quinton is stronger in 4th grade.

One of the school's underrated wins is attendance: chronic absenteeism has dropped from 25.8% in 2021-2022 to just 6.3% in 2024-2025, far better than the state average of 14.8% and among the best in the area. The school is also notably effective with economically disadvantaged students, ranking in the 84th percentile for that subgroup in 2025-2026. However, outcomes are less consistent for other student groups, including students with disabilities, and that is an area worth monitoring. With moderate per-student spending (about $9,449) and small class sizes, the school prioritizes individualized attention. Overall, New Kent Elementary is a good school in a very strong district, but closing the 4th-grade gap and ensuring all students are supported equitably will determine whether it moves from good to top-tier.

601

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,449

Per pupil spending ?

33.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11705 New Kent Hwy
New Kent, VA 23124

(804) 966-9663

District: New Kent County Public Schools

Students who attend New Kent Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	New Kent Middle
High:	New Kent High

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.1%

African American:

12.0%

Two or more races:

10.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2023 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (80% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Above the Virginia median (69th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2023) to 69th (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school80%

District avg82%

Virginia avg72%

344^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 31% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 3Elementary Schools in the New Kent County Public Schools

9^th of 131New Kent County Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	70.7	344 of 1111	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.4	409 of 1110	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.4	291 of 1114	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	75.9	257 of 1114	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	67.4	382 of 1109	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	491 of 1103	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.7	421 of 1105	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.7	434 of 1097	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.9	445 of 1099	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.3	440 of 1096	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	74.4	226 of 1100	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	58.2	472 of 1110	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.0	252 of 1120	77.5%	★★★★☆
2012	70.0	282 of 1117	74.8%	★★★★☆
2011	41.0	786 of 1117	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	44.0	761 of 1113	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.8	633 of 1082	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.8	679 of 1081	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	43.5	375 of 591	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	34.8	421 of 579	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	69.4	160 of 588	72.8%	★★★★☆
2023	59.8	236 of 579	59.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	33.2	327 of 420	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	74.2	277 of 1100	74.8%	★★★★☆
2025	68.1	350 of 1096	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	76.4	238 of 1098	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.6	230 of 1100	79.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	76.1	112 of 564	80.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.4	167 of 1040	83.9%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	274 of 1046	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	262 of 1036	74.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	447 of 1099	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.4	481 of 1093	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.5	343 of 1101	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.5	284 of 1093	74.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	176 of 306	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.2	103 of 271	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.4	120 of 247	51.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	59.5	426 of 974	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.0	533 of 973	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.8	367 of 979	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.5	347 of 984	64.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)84th percentile+15 vs school

Hispanic (2023)80th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2026)75th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)42nd percentile-27 vs school

African American (2026)37th percentile-32 vs school

Disabled (2026)22nd percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics86%+12 vs state

English Reading79%+7 vs state

Science78%+9 vs state

VA Studies72%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)				SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)				SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New Kent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11705 New Kent Hwy	New Kent	23124	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 966-9663	601	50	12.0	33.4%	415 (69.1%)	72 (12.0%)	36 (6.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	64 (10.6%)	70.7	344^th of 1111 public elementary schools	69.0%		65.4	409^th of 1110 public elementary schools	63.2%	65	83.7	86.8	85.9		77.8	79.1	75.2	82.7		71.9	$9,449	$1,360	$8,088
George W. Watkins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6501 New Kent Hwy	Quinton	23141	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 966-9660	510	35	14.5	27.1%	376 (73.7%)	62 (12.2%)	22 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	3 (0.6%)	41 (8.0%)	82.1	172^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	84.5%		82.1	178^th of 1110 public elementary schools	84.0%	6	86.5	93.1	90.2		81.5	77.3	87.5	82.8		87.4	$10,043	$484	$9,559
Quinton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8325 S. Quaker Rd	Quinton	23141	New Kent County	New Kent County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(804) 966-8586	559	39	14.3	33.6%	416 (74.4%)	69 (12.3%)	27 (4.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.5%)	71.4	331^st of 1111 public elementary schools	70.2%		69.6	362^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	67.4%	31	77.8	88.1	85.2		75.3	74.1	82.2	75.3		83.2	$9,208	$484	$8,724
West Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1060 Thompson Ave	West Point	23181	King William County	West Point Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 843-2030	409	28	14.6	48.9%	282 (68.9%)	46 (11.2%)	36 (8.8%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.3%)	85.5	114^th of 1111 public elementary schools	89.7%		83.1	160^th of 1110 public elementary schools	85.6%	46	90.0	94.2	76.2		89.1	85.0	92.7	87.5		92.7	$12,952	$1,542	$11,411
King & Queen Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	17152 The Trail	King and Queen Court House	23085	King and Queen County	King and Queen County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 785-5830	168	15	11.4	97.0%	96 (57.1%)	36 (21.4%)	19 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.1%)	45.4	670^th of 1111 public elementary schools	39.7%		23.2	894^th of 1110 public elementary schools	19.5%	224	60.0	388.0	85.7	391.0	59.1	70.0	384.0	77.3	65.2	380.0	$9,446	$1,110	$8,336
Cool Spring Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	7301 Acquinton Church Rd.	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 769-3434	512	33	15.5	44.9%	377 (73.6%)	70 (13.7%)	22 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.7%)								(n/a)											$9,655	$1,079	$8,576
Charles City County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	10049 Courthouse Rd	Charles City	23030	Charles City County	Charles City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 829-9256	302	25	12.0	101.3%	85 (28.1%)	139 (46.0%)	7 (2.3%)	4 (1.3%)	13 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	53 (17.5%)	6.4	1057^th of 1111 public elementary schools	4.9%		5.9	1066^th of 1110 public elementary schools	4.0%	9	48.5	34.9	27.0	45.5	21.1	54.6	54.8	42.1	53.5	45.2	$11,284	$1,713	$9,571
Acquinton Elementary	Public	3-5	18550 King William Road	King William	23086	King William County	King William County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 769-3434	472	30	15.7	47.5%	340 (72.0%)	67 (14.2%)	27 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.9%)	34.5	796^th of 1111 public elementary schools	28.4%		42.6	690^th of 1110 public elementary schools	37.8%	106	75.0	64.3	54.1		51.9	65.5	70.1	62.0		70.6	$9,366	$717	$8,649
Stonehouse Elementary	Public	K-5	3651 Rochambeau Dr	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 566-4300	838	53	15.9	25.3%	496 (59.2%)	140 (16.7%)	99 (11.8%)	20 (2.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	78 (9.3%)	81.1	185^th of 1111 public elementary schools	83.3%		80.5	208^th of 1110 public elementary schools	81.3%	23	95.5	85.9	85.7		81.6	88.8	83.3	80.3		84.9	$8,453	$425	$8,028
Norge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7311 Richmond Rd	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 564-3372	578	54	10.8	76.6%	261 (45.2%)	108 (18.7%)	111 (19.2%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	82 (14.2%)	45.9	662^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	40.4%		58.1	504^th of 1110 public elementary schools	54.6%	158	68.0	67.8	77.2		67.4	66.0	74.7	68.5		67.8	$10,523	$960	$9,563

Frequently Asked Questions about New Kent Elementary

How many students attend New Kent Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 601 students attended New Kent Elementary.

What schools do graduates of New Kent Elementary attend?

Students who attend New Kent Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : New Kent Middle
High : New Kent High

What district is New Kent Elementary in?

New Kent County Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of New Kent Elementary?

Students at New Kent Elementary are 69% White, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

Is New Kent Elementary a good school?

New Kent Elementary ranks 344^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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