Jacobs Road Elementary

Summary:

Jacobs Road Elementary is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, Virginia, serving 717 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district, which is ranked 82 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jacobs Road Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 33.33% White, 28.73% African American, and 26.78% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 54.72%, compared to the district's 68.43% and the state's 70.11%. Interestingly, the school's 4th grade math proficiency rate was higher than the district and state at 72.17%. Jacobs Road Elementary also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 81.59% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby O.B. Gates Elementary at 37.3%.

Jacobs Road Elementary's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 469 out of 1105 Virginia elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 763 out of 1114 in 2023-2024. The school's performance data also reveals significant disparities between student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students ranking in the top 50% of Virginia elementary schools, while White students and students with disabilities ranked in the bottom 25%. Despite these challenges, Jacobs Road Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.1 students per teacher, which is lower than some nearby schools like J.A. Chalkley Elementary and Hopkins Road Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8800 Jacobs Rd.
       Chesterfield, VA  23832-7517


(804) 674-1320

District: Chesterfield County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
763rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,543 Help


Students who attend Jacobs Road Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Manchester Middle
High:    Clover Hill High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  717

Racial breakdown:

White:
33.3%
African American:
28.7%
Hispanic:
26.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jacobs Road Elementary ranks worse than 68.5% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 23rd among 39 ranked elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.93. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Jacobs Road Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jacobs Road Elementary is $7,543, which is the 8th highest among 39 elementary schools in the Chesterfield County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jacobs Road Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jacobs Road Elementary 763rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jacobs Road Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chesterfield County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesterfield County Public Schools 82nd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jacobs Road Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 69.27 281st 1062 73.5%
2006 70.62 263rd 1071 75.4%
2007 73.74 210th 1083 80.6%
2008 55.27 526th 1081 51.3%
2009 49.85 610th 1082 43.6%
2010 53.32 582nd 1113 47.7%
2011 60.40 444th 1117 60.3%
2012 72.92 234th 1117 79.1%
2013 66.45 356th 1120 68.2%
2014 60.23 439th 1110 60.5%
2015 34.47 830th 1100 24.5%
2016 36.35 814th 1096 25.7%
2017 43.70 705th 1099 35.9%
2018 50.44 620th 1097 43.5%
2019 61.59 469th 1105 57.6%
2021 44.79 660th 1103 40.2%
2022 47.72 635th 1109 42.7%
2023 51.90 593rd 1114 46.8%
2024 36.93 763rd 1114 31.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.25 223rd 245 9.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.48 618th 1036 40.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.28 638th 1100 42.0%
2024 33.76 792nd 1098 27.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.27 283rd 324 12.7%
2024 2.99 346th 355 2.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.74 512th 1093 53.2%
2024 39.62 737th 1101 33.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.46 220th 579 62.0%
2024 51.22 316th 588 46.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.00 247th 564 56.2%
2024 47.14 344th 580 40.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jacobs Road Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.92 534th 984 45.7%
2024 26.27 793rd 979 19.0%
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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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Open Quote Decent school. Great teachers who work hard but are under-appreciated. The principal is full of herself and a drunk. They have a great group of kids there though always enjoyed teaching there. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2020

Open Quote Jacobs is simply amazing!
Our children feel so at home and supported here. Teachers are innovated to capture and retain students' interest so they may be challenged and excel. All staff from the vision of Administrator through small group instructional helps to provide individual attention. Jacobs Rd staff really show the kids how much they love them. They have an abundance of fantastic and caring teachers, PTA, health/office staff, administrators and custodial/cafeteria staff. Bus Drivers are ever watchful over the safety and wellbeing of our little ones. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Open Quote Great teachers and school staff, my only and biggest complaint is concerning the bus situation. My experience with my child's bus driver has been negative. Verbal and physical abuse abounds among the students riding the bus and the bus driver is not attentive to the problems going on. She is also quite rude and dismissive. It is unfortunately not an isolated case. As parents who rely on bus transportation it is really disconcerting when you cannot feel safe about your child's bus ride. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 26, 2012

Open Quote Principle never addresses problems, out of control bus situation, bullying issues verbal and physical. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jacobs Road Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 803 803
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 814 814
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 870 870
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 892 892
1993 812 81 11 0 2 n/a n/a 0 906
1994 797 83 14 0 2 n/a n/a 0 896
1995 771 88 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 869
1996 771 88 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 869
1997 695 92 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1998 677 104 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1999 622 100 12 2 4 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 566 111 16 2 5 n/a n/a -4 696
2001 560 95 26 2 4 n/a n/a 0 687
2002 523 133 12 14 5 n/a n/a 0 687
2003 523 133 12 14 5 n/a n/a 0 687
2004 492 132 13 14 5 n/a n/a 1 657
2005 479 149 11 14 8 n/a n/a 2 663
2006 432 158 18 15 9 n/a n/a 7 639
2007 448 180 23 13 5 n/a n/a 10 679
2008 457 242 29 27 6 n/a n/a 7 768
2009 459 248 27 43 7 n/a n/a 10 794
2010 462 245 31 46 3 n/a n/a 2 789
2011 392 199 25 55 5 3 53 0 732
2012 346 207 28 44 6 1 42 0 674
2013 328 186 26 48 8 2 39 0 637
2014 328 188 28 66 7 2 38 0 657
2015 350 248 26 97 7 1 42 0 771
2016 355 265 25 111 4 1 39 0 800
2017 348 261 22 120 4 1 43 0 799
2018 323 244 22 122 1 1 48 0 761
2019 307 244 23 120 0 0 52 0 746
2020 273 234 23 126 0 0 53 0 709
2021 232 232 21 147 1 0 52 0 685
2022 228 221 18 173 1 0 54 0 695
2023 239 206 16 192 1 0 63 0 717

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 Jacobs Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 803 38.0 21.1 n/a
1990 814 39.0 20.8 n/a
1991 870 40.4 21.5 n/a
1992 892 41.1 21.7 n/a
1993 906 42.6 21.3 n/a
1994 896 36.3 n/a 2.1
1995 869 n/a 0.0 3
1996 869 n/a 0.0 3
1997 803 n/a 0.0 5
1998 798 n/a 0.0 4.3
1999 740 41.0 18.0 7.4
2000 696 n/a 0.0 8.3
2001 687 39.2 17.5 8.9
2002 687 41.4 16.6 12.8
2003 687 41.4 16.6 12.8
2004 657 39.4 16.7 12.8
2005 663 38.4 17.3 12.6
2006 639 38.0 16.8 13.1
2007 679 42.5 16.0 13.9
2008 768 37.5 20.5 17.6
2009 794 38.3 20.7 21.8
2010 789 38.3 20.5 24.1
2011 732 35.4 20.6 25.1
2012 674 40.1 16.7 30.9
2013 637 32.0 19.9 30.9
2014 657 35.5 18.4 33.8
2015 771 42.0 18.3 41.5
2016 800 47.0 17.0 41.8
2017 799 48.5 16.4 40.2
2018 761 50.3 15.1 48
2019 746 46.6 15.9 44.5
2020 709 45.5 15.5 43.2
2021 685 52.4 13.0 n/a
2022 695 48.5 14.3 44
2023 717 50.7 14.1 81.6

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 Jacobs Road Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 803 38.0 21.1 n/a
1990 814 39.0 20.8 n/a
1991 870 40.4 21.5 n/a
1992 892 41.1 21.7 n/a
1993 906 42.6 21.3 n/a
1994 896 36.3 n/a 2.1
1995 869 n/a 0.0 3
1996 869 n/a 0.0 3
1997 803 n/a 0.0 5
1998 798 n/a 0.0 4.3
1999 740 41.0 18.0 7.4
2000 696 n/a 0.0 8.3
2001 687 39.2 17.5 8.9
2002 687 41.4 16.6 12.8
2003 687 41.4 16.6 12.8
2004 657 39.4 16.7 12.8
2005 663 38.4 17.3 12.6
2006 639 38.0 16.8 13.1
2007 679 42.5 16.0 13.9
2008 768 37.5 20.5 17.6
2009 794 38.3 20.7 21.8
2010 789 38.3 20.5 24.1
2011 732 35.4 20.6 25.1
2012 674 40.1 16.7 30.9
2013 637 32.0 19.9 30.9
2014 657 35.5 18.4 33.8
2015 771 42.0 18.3 41.5
2016 800 47.0 17.0 41.8
2017 799 48.5 16.4 40.2
2018 761 50.3 15.1 48
2019 746 46.6 15.9 44.5
2020 709 45.5 15.5 43.2
2021 685 52.4 13.0 n/a
2022 695 48.5 14.3 44
2023 717 50.7 14.1 81.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jacobs Road Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $347 (5.8%) $5,670 (94.2%) $6,018
2020 $357 (5.6%) $6,068 (94.4%) $6,425
2021 $392 (5.2%) $7,151 (94.8%) $7,543

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jacobs Road Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 469th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 593rd of 1114 Elementary schools
 10.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jacobs Road Elementary)9163.3
 27.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8467.4
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Jacobs Road Elementary)7759.2
 17.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7366.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jacobs Road Elementary)8176.2
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8567.5
 17.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Jacobs Road Elementary)7576.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7973.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jacobs Road Elementary)8068.9
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)7650.8
 25.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Jacobs Road Elementary)8278.2
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8167.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Jacobs Road Elementary)8271.3
 10.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8171.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jacobs Road Elementary)10097
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chesterfield County Public Schools)8055
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students746717
 3.9%
African American244206
 15.6%
American Indian01
Asian2316
 30.4%
Hispanic120192
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White307239
 22.1%
Two or More Races5263
 21.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.5%81.6%
 37.1%


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Students at Jacobs Road Elementary are 33% White, 29% African American, 27% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Jacobs Road Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Manchester Middle
High : Clover Hill High

Jacobs Road Elementary ranks 763rd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 717 students attended Jacobs Road Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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