Yorktown Elementary

599 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Yorktown Elementary School, located at 131 Siege Ln in Yorktown, Virginia, is a primary educational institution serving the York County School Division. Situated in a community deeply rooted in American history, the school benefits from a setting that emphasizes both local heritage and a modern approach to foundational learning. It typically serves students in the early grades, focusing on creating a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its young learners.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and the integration of supportive instructional strategies. As part of the York County school system, Yorktown Elementary benefits from the district's rigorous curriculum standards and a dedicated faculty focused on preparing students for middle school transitions. Beyond the classroom, the school often encourages parent involvement and community engagement, striving to maintain a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to ensure the success and well-being of every student.

599

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yorktown Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	84
Black	136
Asian	15
Two or More	95
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
267 (44.6%)
Black
136 (22.7%)
Two or More
95 (15.9%)
Hispanic
84 (14.0%)
Asian
15 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	York County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)898-0358
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 109