Serving 120 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
58%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% VA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% VA state average).
How many students attend Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School?
120 students attend Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School?
Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School offer ?
Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School part of?
Benjamin F. Yancey Elementary School is part of Albemarle County Public Schools School District.
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