Yorktown Elementary School
Yorktown Elementary School serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Yorktown Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yorktown Elementary School's student population of 577 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Yorktown Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
11%
18%
Black
23%
22%
White
49%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Yorktown Elementary School?
577 students attend Yorktown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Yorktown Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown Elementary School?
Yorktown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yorktown Elementary School offer ?
Yorktown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorktown Elementary School part of?
Yorktown Elementary School is part of York County Public Schools School District.
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