Waverly Yowell Elementary

Madison County Public Schools
1809 North Main Street
Madison, VA 22727
334 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 5th
School Overview
Waverly Yowell Elementary School is located in the rural community of Madison, Virginia. As part of the Madison County Public Schools system, the school serves as a foundational academic hub for the local area, focusing on the developmental and educational needs of elementary-aged children. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and character development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into middle school and beyond.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Waverly Yowell plays an integral role in the community by promoting a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Madison region. The school is known for maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where staff prioritize individualized student attention. By providing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and various extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages both academic success and social-emotional growth for all of its students.
334
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (76.9%)
  • Two or More
    31 (9.3%)
  • Hispanic
    28 (8.4%)
  • Black
    16 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Madison County Public Schools
Phone: (540)948-4511
Website: http://www2.madisonschools.k12.va.us
Grade Range: 3rd - 5th
Total Students: 334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 235
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 118
Grade 4 110
Grade 5 106
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Madison Primary
Madison County Public Schools
365 Students
158 Primary School Drive
Madison, VA 22727 (1.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd