Below Average
#1532 of 1,851 schools in VA
Yowell Elementary
Elementary School · Culpeper County Public Schools · Culpeper, VA
A Culpeper County Public Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Yowell Drive, Culpeper, VA 22701
- Math 73% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yowell Elementary score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 78%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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
46.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yowell Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,798/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Culpeper), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,910
Median home value
$376,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epiphany Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Culpeper Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Sycamore Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 700 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Culpeper County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yowell Elementary is listed in Culpeper County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yowell Elementary
Yowell Elementary is a public elementary school in Culpeper, VA, part of Culpeper County Public Schools, serving approximately 675 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,532 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yowell Elementary
What grades does Yowell Elementary serve?
Yowell Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yowell Elementary?
Yowell Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Yowell Elementary is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yowell Elementary rank in VA?
Yowell Elementary ranks #1,532 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Yowell Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Yowell Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Yowell Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yowell Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yowell Elementary a charter school?
No, Yowell Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yowell Elementary a Title I school?
No, Yowell Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yowell Elementary?
46.1% of students at Yowell 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
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Culpeper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (540) 825-9484
- Area population (ZIP 22701)
- 37,575
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 22701; 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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