Is J. Blaine Blayton Elementary a good school?

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary ranks 532 nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended J. Blaine Blayton Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary?

Students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary are 55% White, 19% African American, 14% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of J. Blaine Blayton Elementary attend?

Students who attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Lois Hornsby Middle High : Warhill High

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Summary:

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is a public elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving 478 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. It is part of the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district, which is ranked 36 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating.

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 59.83% White, 17.78% African American, 10.04% Hispanic, and 2.09% Asian students. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools, such as Bethel Elementary in Gloucester, which has a student population that is 78.51% White. Academically, the school has shown strong performance, with its 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students outperforming the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading SOL assessments. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 12.8 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Magruder Elementary and Matthew Whaley Elementary.

While J. Blaine Blayton Elementary has maintained consistent academic performance, its statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 269th to 532nd out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools. This suggests the school's performance is competitive within the state, but may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the school has shown varying performance among different student subgroups, highlighting the importance of closely monitoring and addressing the needs of all students. Overall, J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is a strong-performing school that serves a diverse student population, offering a quality education in the Williamsburg-James City County region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

800 Jolly Pond Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 565-9300

District: Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
532^nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,897

Students who attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Lois Hornsby Middle
High:	Warhill High

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 495

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.2%

African American:

19.0%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details J. Blaine Blayton Elementary ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.5. (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.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), African American (19%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is 11, which is the lowest among 9 elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare J. Blaine Blayton Elementary employs 44.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary is $9,897. 4 elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

J. Blaine Blayton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks J. Blaine Blayton Elementary 532^nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See J. Blaine Blayton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools 36^th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile
2011	44.21	730^th	1117	34.6%
2012	62.43	398^th	1117	64.4%
2013	59.08	460^th	1120	58.9%
2014	61.99	418^th	1110	62.3%
2015	69.53	307^th	1100	72.1%
2016	62.76	417^th	1096	62.0%
2017	50.58	613^th	1099	44.2%
2018	51.28	604^th	1097	44.9%
2019	66.20	397^th	1105	64.1%
2021	75.61	269^th	1103	75.6%
2022	60.59	474^th	1109	57.3%
2023	71.63	324^th	1114	70.9%
2024	56.50	532^nd	1114	52.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.42	485^th	1036	53.2%

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Rank History for Female students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.03	373^rd	1100	66.1%
2024	53.31	562^nd	1098	48.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.44	220^th	324	32.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	58.73	86^th	182	52.7%
2024	46.52	130^th	195	33.3%

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Rank History for Male students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.52	266^th	1093	75.7%
2024	58.10	491^st	1101	55.4%

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Rank History for African American students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	57.17	263^rd	579	54.6%
2024	78.32	98^th	588	83.3%

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Rank History for White students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	VA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	70.25	255^th	984	74.1%
2024	55.47	492^nd	979	49.7%

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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 J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	321	136	5	20	3	1	13	499
2012	337	125	7	31	2	1	16	519
2013	333	127	4	41	1	1	23	530
2014	314	136	6	37	4	1	25	523
2015	339	130	3	40	3	2	27	544
2016	345	135	7	43	3	0	35	568
2017	334	112	8	40	4	0	44	542
2018	338	112	9	33	2	0	45	539
2019	318	92	15	43	2	0	48	518
2020	338	92	8	48	1	0	40	527
2021	278	78	15	42	2	0	41	456
2022	282	81	14	54	0	0	42	473
2023	286	85	10	48	0	0	49	478
2024	273	94	9	67	1	1	50	495

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	499	33.4	14.9	34.3
2012	519	36.6	14.1	30.6
2013	530	25.5	20.7	37.9
2014	523	34.3	15.2	39.8
2015	544	35.0	15.5	38.8
2016	568	35.0	16.2	39.3
2017	542	34.5	15.7	41.9
2018	539	36.9	14.5	47.7
2019	518	37.0	13.9	42.3
2020	527	36.1	14.5	40.2
2021	456	37.5	12.1	n/a
2022	473	36.9	12.8	44.8
2023	478	44.2	10.8	42.7
2024	495	44.7	11.0	43.2

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 J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	499	33.4	14.9	34.3
2012	519	36.6	14.1	30.6
2013	530	25.5	20.7	37.9
2014	523	34.3	15.2	39.8
2015	544	35.0	15.5	38.8
2016	568	35.0	16.2	39.3
2017	542	34.5	15.7	41.9
2018	539	36.9	14.5	47.7
2019	518	37.0	13.9	42.3
2020	527	36.1	14.5	40.2
2021	456	37.5	12.1	n/a
2022	473	36.9	12.8	44.8
2023	478	44.2	10.8	42.7
2024	495	44.7	11.0	43.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$473 (5.6%)	$8,021 (94.4%)	$8,494
2020	$534 (5.9%)	$8,537 (94.1%)	$9,071
2021	$586 (5.9%)	$9,310 (94.1%)	$9,897

Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 1105 Elementary schools	Ranks 324^th of 1114 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	86	81.4	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	85	76.2	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	82	69.1	12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	66	75.6	9.6%
3rd Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	73	70	3%
3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)	71	66.1	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	92	85	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	85	78.5	6.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	83	69.7	13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	80	82	2%
4th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	78	78.9	0.9%
4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	75	72.7	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	88	71.8	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	86	68.6	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	81	67	14%
5th Grade Science (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	83	76.8	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	83	69	14%
5th Grade Science (Virginia)	79	66	13%
5th Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	83	76.8	6.2%
5th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	83	75.3	7.7%
5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)	78	71.4	6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)	100	100
6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)	81	72	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)	78	57	21%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	518	478	7.7%
African American	92	85	7.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	15	10	33.3%
Hispanic	43	48	11.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	318	286	10.1%
Two or More Races	48	49	2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	42.7%	0.4%

Schools Near J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SOL Mathematics (2024)			SOL Science (2024)	SOL English Reading (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 Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
J. Blaine Blayton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Jolly Pond Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 565-9300	495	45	11.0	43.2%	273 (55.2%)	94 (19.0%)	67 (13.5%)	9 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (10.1%)	56.5	532^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	52.2%		71.6	324^th of 1114 public elementary schools	70.9%	208	67.5	78.8	68.4	70.2	65.8	80.2	67.2	75.3	$9,897	$586	$9,310
D.J. Montague Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5380 Centerville Rd	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 258-3022	520	38	13.8	67.5%	274 (52.7%)	132 (25.4%)	42 (8.1%)	18 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.2%)	66.9	398^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.3%		64.6	413^th of 1114 public elementary schools	62.9%	15	74.1	83.1	75.0	72.0	73.4	84.2	75.8	75.3	$9,620	$470	$9,150
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	606	54	11.3	72.1%	297 (49.0%)	109 (18.0%)	107 (17.7%)	13 (2.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (12.9%)	66.2	409^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.3%		55	551^st of 1114 public elementary schools	50.5%	142	69.7	81.9	78.9	81.5	59.6	75.2	85.7	78.1	$10,252	$775	$9,478
Matoaka Elementary	Public	K-5	4001 Brick Bat Road	Williamsburg	23188	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(757) 564-4001	601	42	14.3	25.6%	382 (63.6%)	89 (14.8%)	63 (10.5%)	28 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	77.5	250^th of 1114 public elementary schools	77.6%		72.2	310^th of 1114 public elementary schools	72.2%	60	80.0	79.1	83.2	79.7	78.9	87.0	79.7	89.6	$7,836	$165	$7,670
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	827	52	15.8	27.4%	511 (61.8%)	132 (16.0%)	95 (11.5%)	16 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	67 (8.1%)	74.9	281^st of 1114 public elementary schools	74.8%		81	191^st of 1114 public elementary schools	82.9%	90	85.4	82.8	74.8	71.9	80.9	85.5	79.9	82.8	$7,511	$421	$7,090
Waller Mill Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	314 Waller Mill Rd	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	York County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(757) 220-4060	360	21	17.1	40.3%	199 (55.3%)	60 (16.7%)	42 (11.7%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48 (13.3%)	82.8	154^th of 1114 public elementary schools	86.2%		83.6	141^st of 1114 public elementary schools	87.3%	13	91.5	93.3	78.7	78.7	89.7	88.5	83.3	81.7	$9,440	$724	$8,716
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3131 Ironbound Rd	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 221-0949	495	43	11.6	48.1%	256 (51.7%)	82 (16.6%)	86 (17.4%)	14 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	55 (11.1%)	67.1	395^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.5%		66.1	398^th of 1114 public elementary schools	64.3%	3	77.1	82.4	78.4	71.4	75.4	78.6	71.1	81.9	$10,513	$387	$10,125
Matthew Whaley Elementary	Public	K-5	301 Scotland St	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 229-1931	453	34	13.2	64.9%	207 (45.7%)	91 (20.1%)	99 (21.9%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.5%)	50.1	620^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.3%		47.5	637^th of 1114 public elementary schools	42.8%	17	66.2	73.5	68.3	73.3	60.0	65.2	81.3	63.9	$10,453	$774	$9,679
Laurel Lane Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	112 Laurel Lane	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 229-7597	500	42	11.9	71.2%	265 (53.0%)	76 (15.2%)	87 (17.4%)	11 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (12.2%)	64.8	428^th of 1114 public elementary schools	61.6%		62.8	432^nd of 1114 public elementary schools	61.2%	4	82.5	72.0	77.6	84.4	72.2	70.3	76.3	72.6	$9,447	$506	$8,941
Magruder Elementary	Public	K-5	700 Penniman Rd	Williamsburg	23185	James City County	York County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(757) 220-4067	653	34	19.2	40.6%	300 (45.9%)	116 (17.8%)	122 (18.7%)	24 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	90 (13.8%)	75.5	270^th of 1114 public elementary schools	75.8%		70.6	336^th of 1114 public elementary schools	69.8%	66	84.8	77.9	85.8	78.8	84.8	79.4	77.9	81.7	$10,202	$456	$9,746

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