Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yellow Branch Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yellow Branch Elementary School's student population of 584 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
584 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a world-class education that enables every student to choose and pursue any post K12 endeavor.
School Rankings
Yellow Branch Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yellow Branch Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#972 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-44%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
17%
21%
White
66%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yellow Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Yellow Branch Elementary School is ranked #972 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Yellow Branch Elementary School often compared to?
Yellow Branch Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rustburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Yellow Branch Elementary School?
584 students attend Yellow Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Yellow Branch Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yellow Branch Elementary School?
Yellow Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yellow Branch Elementary School offer ?
Yellow Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Yellow Branch Elementary School part of?
Yellow Branch Elementary School is part of Campbell County School District.
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