Serving 687 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 687 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yowell Elementary serves the west part of Culpeper, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yowell Elementary School's student population of 687 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
687 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Yowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yowell Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1276 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)58%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
40%
20%
Black
14%
21%
White
33%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yowell Elementary School's ranking?
Yowell Elementary School is ranked #1276 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Yowell Elementary School often compared to?
Yowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sycamore Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Yowell Elementary School?
687 students attend Yowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Yowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yowell Elementary School?
Yowell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yowell Elementary School offer ?
Yowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yowell Elementary School part of?
Yowell Elementary School is part of Culpeper County School District.
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