Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John W. Wayland 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 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John W. Wayland Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
526 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
John W. Wayland 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 John W. Wayland Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
2%
21%
White
72%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John W. Wayland Elementary School's ranking?
John W. Wayland Elementary School is ranked #1307 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are John W. Wayland Elementary School often compared to?
John W. Wayland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward G. Clymore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend John W. Wayland Elementary School?
526 students attend John W. Wayland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of John W. Wayland Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John W. Wayland Elementary School?
John W. Wayland Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does John W. Wayland Elementary School offer ?
John W. Wayland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is John W. Wayland Elementary School part of?
John W. Wayland Elementary School is part of Rockingham County School District.
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