Very Good
#471 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 25% in state
Dare Elementary
Elementary School · York County Public Schools · Yorktown, VA
A York County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Dare Rd, Yorktown, VA 23692
- Math 89% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dare Elementary score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 89% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dare Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,668
Median home value
$404,500
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
77.6%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Bethel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 604 | Compare → |
| Seaford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Mount Vernon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Denbigh Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.9 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
York County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 of 19
- District spending per student
- $13,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dare Elementary is listed in York County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dare Elementary
Dare Elementary is a public elementary school in Yorktown, VA, part of York County Public Schools, serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #471 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dare Elementary
What grades does Dare Elementary serve?
Dare Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dare Elementary?
Dare Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dare Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dare Elementary is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dare Elementary rank in VA?
Dare Elementary ranks #471 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Dare Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dare Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dare Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dare Elementary has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dare Elementary a charter school?
No, Dare Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dare Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dare Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dare Elementary?
42.9% of students at Dare Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (757) 898-0324
- Area population (ZIP 23692)
- 19,208
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23692; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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