Yowell Elementary School

701 Yowell Drive
Culpeper, VA 22701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 675 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 52% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Yowell Elementary School's student population of 675 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

Yowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yowell Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1133 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
52%
54%
(20-21)
58%
69%
(20-21)
45-49%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
38%
19%
Black
14%
22%
White
37%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yowell Elementary School's ranking?
Yowell Elementary School is ranked #1133 out of 1,792 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, Pearl Sample Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% 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?
675 students attend Yowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Yowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 58% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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