D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Katherine Johnson Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 17346 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23603
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
526
Students
enrolled
16.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%5/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−20 pts vs. state avg 77%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency73% (−8 pts vs. state avg 81%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White70%70%reading -13 pts, math -19 pts4th percentile (list)
Black52%67%reading -10 pts, math -4 pts22nd percentile (list)
Hispanic55%75%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts27th percentile (list)
Multiracial65%85%reading -16 pts, math -1 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income47%67%reading -16 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 17346 Warwick Blvd
City Newport News
ZIP Code 23603
District 5102640
NCES School ID 510264001061
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 23603

Understanding the community around Katherine Johnson Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $95,029
Per Capita Income $40,895
Poverty Rate 5.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%
High School or Higher 96.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $246,400
Median Rent $1,350
Owner-Occupied 58.9%
Renter-Occupied 41.1%
View full data for ZIP 23603 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Katherine Johnson Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 59.7%
Hispanic/Latino 16.7%
White 12.6%
Two or More Races 8.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 526
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Katherine Johnson Elementary?
Katherine Johnson Elementary has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Katherine Johnson Elementary?
Katherine Johnson Elementary has 526 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1.
What grades does Katherine Johnson Elementary serve?
Katherine Johnson Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Katherine Johnson Elementary receive per student?
Katherine Johnson Elementary receives $16,409 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Katherine Johnson Elementary in 23603 ▼
Avg Home Value
$277,801
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
41.1%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026