Yowell Elementary

Summary:

Yowell Elementary is a public elementary school in Culpeper, Virginia, serving 666 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Culpeper County Public Schools district, which is ranked 94 out of 130 districts in the state.

Yowell Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 40.69% White, 14.56% African American, 33.18% Hispanic, and 9.46% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, Yowell's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 55.96%, compared to the district's 61.95% and the state's 70.11%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 185 out of 1,096 Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 843 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools like Emerald Hill Elementary and A.G. Richardson Elementary, Yowell Elementary generally performs worse academically. The school's diverse student population, high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (47.9% in 2022-2023), and lower spending per student ($7,807 in 2020-2021) may be contributing factors to its relatively lower performance. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and resource allocation could be crucial in improving Yowell Elementary's overall performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 701 Yowell Drive
       Culpeper, VA  22701


(540) 825-9484

District: Culpeper County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
843rd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,807 Help


Students who attend Yowell Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Culpeper Middle
High:    Culpeper County High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  666

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.7%
Hispanic:
33.2%
African American:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Yowell Elementary ranks worse than 75.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Culpeper County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Yowell Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Culpeper County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yowell Elementary is $7,807, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Culpeper County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yowell Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Yowell Elementary 843rd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Yowell Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Culpeper County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Culpeper County Public Schools 94th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yowell Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 41.57 802nd 1113 27.9%
2011 40.05 801st 1117 28.3%
2012 49.92 632nd 1117 43.4%
2013 55.94 508th 1120 54.6%
2014 56.96 494th 1110 55.5%
2015 70.13 298th 1100 72.9%
2016 77.57 185th 1096 83.1%
2017 66.60 353rd 1099 67.9%
2018 58.61 497th 1097 54.7%
2019 54.82 567th 1105 48.7%
2021 44.62 662nd 1103 40.0%
2022 35.00 785th 1109 29.2%
2023 29.08 854th 1114 23.3%
2024 30.15 843rd 1114 24.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.80 218th 247 11.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.21 224th 300 25.3%
2024 34.23 206th 306 32.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 35.86 730th 1036 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.97 914th 1100 16.9%
2024 27.94 856th 1098 22.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.93 283rd 355 20.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.36 774th 1093 29.2%
2024 33.45 800th 1101 27.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.26 333rd 579 42.5%
2024 36.26 424th 588 27.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.78 367th 564 34.9%
2024 40.90 391st 580 32.6%
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Rank History for White students at Yowell Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.28 884th 984 10.2%
2024 24.33 826th 979 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Yowell Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2009 305 114 30 137 1 n/a n/a 13 600
2010 334 118 23 114 2 n/a n/a 13 604
2011 341 85 22 115 1 0 33 0 597
2012 361 95 22 127 3 0 45 0 653
2013 345 109 15 125 3 0 49 0 646
2014 363 109 17 121 2 0 54 0 666
2015 380 99 17 123 2 0 63 0 684
2016 366 94 14 141 1 1 65 0 682
2017 372 104 13 150 2 0 66 0 707
2018 370 84 11 148 1 0 62 0 676
2019 372 90 10 167 1 0 60 0 700
2020 369 84 11 187 4 1 55 0 711
2021 304 111 11 192 4 1 48 0 671
2022 304 94 10 191 3 1 48 0 651
2023 271 97 10 221 3 1 63 0 666

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yowell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 600 32.0 18.8 41.2
2010 604 33.5 18.0 40.9
2011 597 36.5 16.3 39.4
2012 653 37.0 17.6 44
2013 646 40.0 16.1 52.5
2014 666 42.0 15.8 51.2
2015 684 42.0 16.2 50.3
2016 682 43.0 15.8 49
2017 707 44.9 15.7 48.4
2018 676 44.1 15.3 50.7
2019 700 43.5 16.0 48
2020 711 42.0 16.9 46.1
2021 671 42.0 15.9 n/a
2022 651 42.6 15.2 50.4
2023 666 40.0 16.6 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yowell Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2009 600 32.0 18.8 41.2
2010 604 33.5 18.0 40.9
2011 597 36.5 16.3 39.4
2012 653 37.0 17.6 44
2013 646 40.0 16.1 52.5
2014 666 42.0 15.8 51.2
2015 684 42.0 16.2 50.3
2016 682 43.0 15.8 49
2017 707 44.9 15.7 48.4
2018 676 44.1 15.3 50.7
2019 700 43.5 16.0 48
2020 711 42.0 16.9 46.1
2021 671 42.0 15.9 n/a
2022 651 42.6 15.2 50.4
2023 666 40.0 16.6 47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yowell Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $319 (4.5%) $6,822 (95.5%) $7,141
2020 $207 (2.8%) $7,077 (97.2%) $7,284
2021 $218 (2.8%) $7,589 (97.2%) $7,807

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yowell Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 567th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 854th of 1114 Elementary schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yowell Elementary)9460.2
 33.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8562.6
 22.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Yowell Elementary)7557.1
 17.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)6456.8
 7.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yowell Elementary)8372.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8273.8
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Yowell Elementary)7363.7
 9.3%
   4th Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)7065.1
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yowell Elementary)8653.7
 32.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Culpeper County Public Schools)8462.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Yowell Elementary)7445.8
 28.2%
   5th Grade Science (Culpeper County Public Schools)7454.9
 19.1%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Yowell Elementary)7750.9
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Culpeper County Public Schools)7259.8
 12.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students700666
 4.9%
African American9097
 7.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1010
Hispanic167221
 32.3%
Pacific Islander01
White372271
 27.2%
Two or More Races6063
 5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48%47.9%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Yowell Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Culpeper Middle
High : Culpeper County High

Students at Yowell Elementary are 41% White, 33% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended Yowell Elementary.

Yowell Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.3% of Virginia elementary schools.


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