Matthew Whaley Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williamsburg, Virginia 23185 · Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools
#536 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#9458 of 50,301 nationally
About Matthew Whaley Elementary
Matthew Whaley Elementary is a public elementary located in Williamsburg, in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 485 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 536th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 485.
There are 19 schools in Williamsburg; Matthew Whaley Elementary ranks 17th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Matthew Whaley Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Matthew Whaley Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Waller Mill Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 2.2 km away
James Blair Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
505 students · 2.8 km away
Magruder Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
610 students · 2.9 km away
Berkeley Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
666 students · 3.0 km away
Queens Lake Middle
Williamsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students · 3.0 km away
Laurel Lane Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students · 3.8 km away
Bruton High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
723 students · 4.2 km away
Clara Byrd Baker Elementary
Williamsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students · 6.1 km away
Lafayette High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,247 students · 7.0 km away
Jamestown High
Williamsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,243 students · 7.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
Harrowgate Elementary
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486 students
Mount Daniel Elementary
Falls Church · Public elementary · Grades K–2
486 students
A.W.E. Bassette Elementary
Hampton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
W.E. Cundiff Elementary
Vinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Innovation Elementary
Arlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matthew Whaley Elementary a good school?
Matthew Whaley Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 72.7 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #536 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Matthew Whaley Elementary rank in Virginia?
Matthew Whaley Elementary ranks #536 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #9458 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Matthew Whaley Elementary?
Matthew Whaley Elementary had 485 students in 2025.
Is Matthew Whaley Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Matthew Whaley Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Matthew Whaley Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matthew Whaley Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.