J.B. Watkins Elementary School in Midlothian, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

J.B. Watkins Elementary School is a suburban public school in Midlothian, Virginia that is part of Chesterfield County Public Schools. It serves 913 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.0:1. Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

913 Students

65 Teachers

501 Coalfield Rd

Midlothian, VA 23114 View local requests

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J.B. Watkins Elementary School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

23%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

J.B. Watkins Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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