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Jacobs Road Elementary School

8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 742 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jacobs Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jacobs Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Jacobs Road Elementary School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026
School Mascot
Jaguar

School Rankings

Jacobs Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jacobs Road Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to 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)
#1121 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
71%
68%
(20-21)
55-59%
69%
(20-21)
30-34%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
29%
19%
Black
27%
22%
White
35%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jacobs Road Elementary School's ranking?
Jacobs Road Elementary School is ranked #1121 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Jacobs Road Elementary School often compared to?
Jacobs Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A.m. Davis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Jacobs Road Elementary School?
742 students attend Jacobs Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jacobs Road Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jacobs Road Elementary School?
Jacobs Road Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jacobs Road Elementary School offer ?
Jacobs Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jacobs Road Elementary School part of?
Jacobs Road Elementary School is part of Chesterfield County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 742 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 71% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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