Jeter-Watson Elementary

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Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks 716 th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jeter-Watson Elementary is a public elementary school in Covington, Virginia, serving 638 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district, which is ranked 75 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Jeter-Watson Elementary faces several academic challenges. The school's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subject areas and grade levels, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better on the SOL assessments. For example, in 5th-grade math, only 56.34% of Jeter-Watson students were proficient, compared to the district average of 72.63% and the state average of 67.98%. The school's performance is particularly low in 5th-grade science, where only 53.52% of students were proficient, compared to the district average of 65.97% and the state average of 67.26%. Jeter-Watson's student subgroups also show significant performance disparities, with male students outperforming female students and White students performing relatively poorly.

Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as Sharon Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, and Callaghan Elementary, generally outperform Jeter-Watson Elementary in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates across various subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, these nearby schools have higher per-student spending, which may contribute to their stronger performance. Despite these challenges, Jeter-Watson's low socioeconomic status students performed better than the school's overall performance, ranking 523 out of 1,036 Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024.

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Public PK, KG-5

560 West Indian Valley Road
Covington, VA 24426

(540) 965-1430

District: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
716^th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 502

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

African American:

10.0%

Two or more races:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 84.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks worse than 64.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.1. (See more...)

Compare Details Jeter-Watson Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.43. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jeter-Watson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jeter-Watson Elementary 716^th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jeter-Watson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Alleghany Highlands Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Alleghany Highlands Public Schools 75^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	30.74	834^th	1114	25.1%
2024	41.10	716^th	1114	35.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	52.17	523^rd	1036	49.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	29.70	848^th	1100	22.9%
2024	33.34	797^th	1098	27.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.02	812^th	1093	25.7%
2024	48.68	617^th	1101	44.0%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.49	912^th	984	7.3%
2024	17.69	878^th	979	10.3%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.43	236^th	422	44.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.35	170^th	411	58.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	34.27	296^th	409	27.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Jeter-Watson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.68	281^st	402	30.1%

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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jeter-Watson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	490	63	3	40	0	0	42	638
2024	378	50	1	30	1	1	41	502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jeter-Watson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	638	41.0	15.5	42.2
2024	502	38.0	13.2	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jeter-Watson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	638	41.0	15.5	42.2
2024	502	38.0	13.2	84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Jeter-Watson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)					SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (2024)					SOL Civics and Economics (2024)	SOL VA Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th 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 English Reading 7th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 7th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jeter-Watson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	560 West Indian Valley Road	Covington	24426	Covington city	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(540) 965-1430	502	38	13.2	84.9%	378 (75.3%)	50 (10.0%)	30 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	41 (8.2%)	41.1	716^th of 1114 public elementary schools	35.7%		30.7	834^th of 1114 public elementary schools	25.1%	118	79.8	69.0	56.3			53.5	70.2	73.6	62.0				48.6
Callaghan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4050 Midland Trail	Covington	24426	Covington city	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 965-1810	257	20	13.1	84.8%	238 (92.6%)	8 (3.1%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	72.4	319^th of 1114 public elementary schools	71.4%		54.2	559^th of 1114 public elementary schools	49.8%	240	81.1	80.6	88.0			73.1	91.9	88.2	76.0				64.1	$6,770	$1,105	$5,664
Mountain View Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Gleason Dr.	Covington	24426	Covington city	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 863-1737	435	38	11.6	82.1%	345 (79.3%)	34 (7.8%)	15 (3.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.0%)	34.3	787^th of 1114 public elementary schools	29.4%		42.7	694^th of 1114 public elementary schools	37.7%	93	60.3	53.7	77.6			65.7	45.2	53.7	65.7				68.5	$8,145	$1,166	$6,979
Eagle Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	145 Eagles Nest Dr	Eagle Rock	24085	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 884-2421	123	11	11.3	71.5%	119 (96.7%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	75	279^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.0%		82	174^th of 1114 public elementary schools	84.4%	105	80.0	85.7	93.8			68.8	86.7	85.7	75.0				78.6	$12,392	$1,004	$11,389
Sharon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Sharon School Cir.	Clifton Forge	24422	Alleghany County	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 863-1712	188	18	10.7	85.6%	165 (87.8%)	11 (5.9%)	4 (2.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	88.4	64^th of 1114 public elementary schools	94.3%		80.6	199^th of 1114 public elementary schools	82.1%	135	100.0	100.0	100.0			95.7	80.7	76.0	95.5				91.7	$9,293	$724	$8,569
Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-7	98 Panther Drive	Hot Springs	24445	Bath County	Bath County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 839-5395	185	9	21.7	102.2%	157 (84.9%)	11 (5.9%)	8 (4.3%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	63.5	444^th of 1114 public elementary schools	60.1%		51.1	602^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	46.0%	158	58.8	90.5	65.2	62.5	65.2	82.6	76.5	76.2	78.3	93.8	69.6	69.6	66.7	$11,630	$731	$10,899
McCleary Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	25345 Craigs Creek Road	New Castle	24127	Craig County	Craig County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 864-5173	209	18	11.4	81.8%	207 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35.5	776^th of 1114 public elementary schools	30.3%		17.9	955^th of 1114 public elementary schools	14.3%	179	76.7	52.9	65.0			62.5	56.7	58.8	62.5				67.7	$8,863	$1,081	$7,782
Breckinridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	331 Springwood Rd	Fincastle	24090	Botetourt County	Botetourt County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(540) 473-8386	201	18	11.4	33.8%	175 (87.1%)	4 (2.0%)	8 (4.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.5%)	78.4	238^th of 1114 public elementary schools	78.6%		80.9	193^rd of 1114 public elementary schools	82.7%	45	81.8	82.8	83.3			80.0	93.9	79.3	83.3				78.6	$11,907	$644	$11,262

Frequently Asked Questions about Jeter-Watson Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Jeter-Watson Elementary?

Students at Jeter-Watson Elementary are 75% White, 10% African American, 8% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

How many students attend Jeter-Watson Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Jeter-Watson Elementary.

What district is Jeter-Watson Elementary in?

Alleghany Highlands Public Schools

Is Jeter-Watson Elementary a good school?

Jeter-Watson Elementary ranks 716^th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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