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#1073 of 1,851 schools in VA
Yellow Branch Elementary
Elementary School · Campbell County Public Schools · Rustburg, VA
A Campbell County Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
377 Dennis Riddle Dr, Rustburg, VA 24588
- Math 74% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yellow Branch Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (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
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yellow Branch 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,002/100K
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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
$68,869
Median home value
$204,300
Median rent
$688/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24588; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rustburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Desmond T. Doss Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–10 | 4.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Brookneal ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 426 | Compare → |
| Concord ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 412 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Campbell County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #12 of 13
- District spending per student
- $13,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yellow Branch Elementary is listed in Campbell County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yellow Branch Elementary
Yellow Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Rustburg, VA, part of Campbell County Public Schools, serving approximately 560 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,073 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yellow Branch Elementary
What grades does Yellow Branch Elementary serve?
Yellow Branch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yellow Branch Elementary?
Yellow Branch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yellow Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yellow Branch Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yellow Branch Elementary rank in VA?
Yellow Branch Elementary ranks #1,073 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Yellow Branch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yellow Branch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Yellow Branch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yellow Branch Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yellow Branch Elementary a charter school?
No, Yellow Branch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yellow Branch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yellow Branch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yellow Branch Elementary?
78.2% of students at Yellow Branch 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 560
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Campbell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (434) 821-1021
- Area population (ZIP 24588)
- 8,664
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 24588; 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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