J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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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:
532nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,897 Help


Students who attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lois Hornsby Middle
High:    Warhill High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  478

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.8%
African American:
17.8%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details J. Blaine Blayton Elementary ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.5. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 J. Blaine Blayton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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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 532nd 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 36th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 44.21 730th 1117 34.6%
2012 62.43 398th 1117 64.4%
2013 59.08 460th 1120 58.9%
2014 61.99 418th 1110 62.3%
2015 69.53 307th 1100 72.1%
2016 62.76 417th 1096 62.0%
2017 50.58 613th 1099 44.2%
2018 51.28 604th 1097 44.9%
2019 66.20 397th 1105 64.1%
2021 75.61 269th 1103 75.6%
2022 60.59 474th 1109 57.3%
2023 71.63 324th 1114 70.9%
2024 56.50 532nd 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 485th 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 373rd 1100 66.1%
2024 53.31 562nd 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 220th 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 86th 182 52.7%
2024 46.52 130th 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 266th 1093 75.7%
2024 58.10 491st 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 263rd 579 54.6%
2024 78.32 98th 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 255th 984 74.1%
2024 55.47 492nd 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2011 321 136 5 20 3 1 13 0 499
2012 337 125 7 31 2 1 16 0 519
2013 333 127 4 41 1 1 23 0 530
2014 314 136 6 37 4 1 25 0 523
2015 339 130 3 40 3 2 27 0 544
2016 345 135 7 43 3 0 35 0 568
2017 334 112 8 40 4 0 44 0 542
2018 338 112 9 33 2 0 45 0 539
2019 318 92 15 43 2 0 48 0 518
2020 338 92 8 48 1 0 40 0 527
2021 278 78 15 42 2 0 41 0 456
2022 282 81 14 54 0 0 42 0 473
2023 286 85 10 48 0 0 49 0 478

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 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

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

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 J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 397th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 324th 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)8681.4
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8576.2
 8.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)6675.6
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7370
 3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)9285
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8578.5
 6.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)8082
 2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)7878.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)8871.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8668.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)8376.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8369
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)8376.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8375.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (J. Blaine Blayton Elementary)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools)8172
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857
 21%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students518478
 7.7%
African American9285
 7.6%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1510
 33.3%
Hispanic4348
 11.6%
Pacific Islander00
White318286
 10.1%
Two or More Races4849
 2.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.3%42.7%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about J. Blaine Blayton Elementary

Students at J. Blaine Blayton Elementary are 60% White, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend J. Blaine Blayton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lois Hornsby Middle
High : Warhill High

In the 2022-23 school year, 478 students attended J. Blaine Blayton Elementary.

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


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