Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yorktown Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yorktown Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
10%
19%
Black
22%
22%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown Elementary School's ranking?
Yorktown Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Yorktown Elementary School often compared to?
Yorktown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton Bethel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
613 students attend Yorktown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yorktown Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
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 School District.
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