John Kerr Elementary

427 Meadow Branch Ave
Winchester, VA 22601

jkes.wps.k12.va.us

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

John Kerr Elementary School, located in Winchester, Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Winchester Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and incorporating modern instructional practices, John Kerr strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond, while encouraging them to become active members of their community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive practices and community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families. With a focus on literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking, the faculty works to provide a balanced education that supports different learning styles. Through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a strong partnership with parents, John Kerr Elementary aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every student, ensuring that the environment remains both welcoming and challenging for all who attend.

583

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Kerr Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	214
Black	64
Asian	23
Two or More	57

White
225 (38.6%)
Hispanic
214 (36.7%)
Black
64 (11.0%)
Two or More
57 (9.8%)
Asian
23 (3.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Winchester City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)662-3945
Website:	http://jkes.wps.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 119

Grade 4 101