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Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

Newport News, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Newport News City Public Schools

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About Willis A. Jenkins Elementary

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Newport News, Virginia. Enrollment was 507 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newport News. With about 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.8 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. Families comparing options will find 40 other schools within 5 miles. Newport News City Public Schools runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	80 Menchville Road, Newport News, VA 23602
Phone	(757) 881-5400
School district	Newport News City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	507
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27
Students per teacher	18.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Newport News city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510264001077). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Denbigh Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Newport News · 0.6 mi Menchville HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newport News · 0.9 mi B.C. Charles ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.2 mi T. Ryland Sanford ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.3 mi Richard T. Yates ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.6 mi L.F. Palmer ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.8 mi Denbigh HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newport News · 1.9 mi Kiln Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 2.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Willis A. Jenkins Elementary serve?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary reported 507 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

About 18.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 507 students and 27 teachers in federal data.

Is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary a public or charter school?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary in?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is part of Newport News City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/newport-news-city-public-schools/

Where is Willis A. Jenkins Elementary located?

Willis A. Jenkins Elementary is at 80 Menchville Road, Newport News, VA 23602. The phone number is (757) 881-5400.

How many other schools are near Willis A. Jenkins Elementary?

There are 40 other schools within 5 miles of Willis A. Jenkins Elementary in our directory.