Jackson Davis Elementary School

8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 529 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackson Davis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jackson Davis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Jackson Davis Elementary School's student population of 529 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
529 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Jackson Davis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackson Davis Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#960 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
50-54%
54%
(20-21)
65-69%
69%
(20-21)
40-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
8%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
25%
22%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jackson Davis Elementary School's ranking?
Jackson Davis Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jackson Davis Elementary School often compared to?
Jackson Davis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like R.c. Longan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jackson Davis Elementary School?
529 students attend Jackson Davis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Jackson Davis Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jackson Davis Elementary School?
Jackson Davis Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackson Davis Elementary School offer ?
Jackson Davis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jackson Davis Elementary School part of?
Jackson Davis Elementary School is part of Henrico County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 529 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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