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Grafton Bethel Elementary School

410 Lakeside Dr
Yorktown, VA 23692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 604 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10% in VA
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Grafton Bethel Elementary School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
604 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Grafton Bethel Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grafton Bethel Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#107 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
87%
68%
(20-21)
87%
69%
(20-21)
60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
8%
22%
White
61%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grafton Bethel Elementary School's ranking?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Grafton Bethel Elementary School often compared to?
Grafton Bethel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dare Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School?
604 students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grafton Bethel Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton Bethel Elementary School?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Grafton Bethel Elementary School offer ?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grafton Bethel Elementary School part of?
Grafton Bethel Elementary School is part of York County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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