Serving 604 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 21:1 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 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grafton Bethel Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 1792 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)84%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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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 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?
604 students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grafton Bethel Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton Bethel Elementary School?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, 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 County School District.
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