Grafton Bethel Elementary School

410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 618 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher 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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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School Overview

Grafton Bethel Elementary School's student population of 618 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
618 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton Bethel Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (VA)
#91 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
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84%
54%
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87%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
12%
18%
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Black
8%
22%
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White
61%
46%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
7%
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0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Grafton Bethel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grafton Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Grafton Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dare Elementary School, Mt. Vernon Elementary School, Coventry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School?
618 students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grafton Bethel Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton Bethel Elementary School?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grafton Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grafton Bethel Elementary School part of?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School is part of York Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 618 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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