Serving 653 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 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grafton Bethel Elementary School's student population of 653 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
653 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
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 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 1773 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)87%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
9%
21%
White
59%
44%
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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, Mount Vernon Elementary School, Coventry 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?
653 students attend Grafton Bethel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Grafton Bethel Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% 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 16:1, 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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