John Kerr Elementary

Summary:

John Kerr Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, Virginia, serving 526 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Winchester City Public Schools district, which is ranked 103 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

John Kerr Elementary has a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (37.26%) and White (40.87%) representation, as well as notable African American (9.51%) and two or more races (9.51%) populations. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade Mathematics, John Kerr Elementary's proficiency rate was 57% in 2023-2024, compared to the Winchester City Public Schools' average of 58.7% and the Virginia state average of 70.11%. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 77% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Frederick County Public Schools district schools.

John Kerr Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 628 out of 1,103 Virginia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 802 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance data also reveals significant disparities among different student subgroups, such as gender and race. For instance, in the 2023-2024 school year, John Kerr Elementary's ranking for female students was 644 out of 1,098 Virginia elementary schools, while for male students, it was 947 out of 1,101, indicating a substantial gap in academic achievement between genders. Similarly, the school's ranking for Hispanic students (436 out of 580) and English language learners (231 out of 306) was significantly lower than its ranking for White students (664 out of 979).


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 427 Meadow Branch Ave
       Winchester, VA  22601


(540) 662-3945

District: Winchester City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
802nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,474 Help


Students who attend John Kerr Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Daniel Morgan Intermediate
    Daniel Morgan Middle
High:    John Handley High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  526

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.9%
Hispanic:
37.3%
African American:
9.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77% Help


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Compare Details John Kerr Elementary ranks worse than 72% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Winchester City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.31. (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 John Kerr Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Winchester City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John Kerr Elementary is $10,474, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Winchester City Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John Kerr Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John Kerr Elementary 802nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See John Kerr Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winchester City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester City Public Schools 103rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John Kerr Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.16 942nd 1105 14.8%
2021 47.66 628th 1103 43.1%
2022 34.79 788th 1109 28.9%
2023 29.60 845th 1114 24.1%
2024 33.31 802nd 1114 28.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.32 170th 300 43.3%
2024 28.39 231st 306 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.20 753rd 1036 27.3%
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Rank History for Female students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.56 867th 1100 21.2%
2024 46.62 644th 1098 41.3%
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Rank History for Male students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.66 818th 1093 25.2%
2024 19.09 947th 1101 14.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.93 402nd 564 28.7%
2024 32.63 436th 580 24.8%
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Rank History for White students at John Kerr Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.20 764th 984 22.4%
2024 40.44 664th 979 32.2%
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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 John Kerr Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 209 52 7 196 1 0 31 0 496
2018 216 54 11 210 1 0 65 0 557
2019 209 65 8 206 0 1 39 0 528
2020 220 53 10 218 0 0 52 0 553
2021 203 49 10 202 0 0 49 0 513
2022 208 45 9 198 0 0 43 0 503
2023 215 50 15 196 0 0 50 0 526

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 John Kerr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 496 42.1 11.7 n/a
2018 557 42.0 13.2 65.4
2019 528 39.2 13.4 82.6
2020 553 37.1 14.8 82.1
2021 513 40.8 12.5 n/a
2022 503 36.0 13.9 90.3
2023 526 38.2 13.7 77

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 John Kerr Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 496 42.1 11.7 n/a
2018 557 42.0 13.2 65.4
2019 528 39.2 13.4 82.6
2020 553 37.1 14.8 82.1
2021 513 40.8 12.5 n/a
2022 503 36.0 13.9 90.3
2023 526 38.2 13.7 77

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 John Kerr Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $561 (6.6%) $7,980 (93.4%) $8,541
2020 $829 (9.2%) $8,153 (90.8%) $8,982
2021 $1,393 (13.3%) $9,081 (86.7%) $10,474

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John Kerr Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 942nd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 845th of 1114 Elementary schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (John Kerr Elementary)6946.4
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winchester City Public Schools)7049.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (John Kerr Elementary)5867.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Winchester City Public Schools)5754.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (John Kerr Elementary)8064.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winchester City Public Schools)8354.6
 28.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (John Kerr Elementary)6662.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Reading (Winchester City Public Schools)6858.8
 9.2%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students528526
 0.4%
African American6550
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian815
 87.5%
Hispanic206196
 4.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White209215
 2.9%
Two or More Races3950
 28.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.6%77%
 5.6%


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Students at John Kerr Elementary are 41% White, 37% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Students who attend John Kerr Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Daniel Morgan Intermediate
Middle : Daniel Morgan Middle
High : John Handley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 526 students attended John Kerr Elementary.

John Kerr Elementary ranks 802nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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