Enrollment
334
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Madison, VA
Waverly Yowell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Waverly Yowell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510237000974
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly Yowell Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Madison · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly Yowell Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Yowell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA.
School address
District: Madison County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510237000974 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.2%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waverly Yowell Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waverly Yowell Elementary
Waverly Yowell Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Madison, Virginia, enrolling 334 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 71.2% lands close to the Virginia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 199 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Two or More (9%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students) and Madison Primary (365 students) alongside Waverly Yowell Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Waverly Yowell Elementary compares
Waverly Yowell Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 24% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Virginia - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,719
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.9%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 4.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Waverly Yowell Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County Public Schools, which includes Waverly Yowell Elementary.
$14,719
Per student
+0%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 40.6%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Waverly Yowell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Primary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William H. Wetsel Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly Yowell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waverly Yowell Elementary
How many students attend Waverly Yowell Elementary?
Waverly Yowell Elementary has 334 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Madison, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly Yowell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly Yowell Elementary is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly Yowell Elementary?
71.2% of students at Waverly Yowell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly Yowell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Waverly Yowell Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Madison, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly Yowell Elementary?
Waverly Yowell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Waverly Yowell Elementary rank among public schools in Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly Yowell Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Madison, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Madison on the city page.
Is Waverly Yowell Elementary a good school?
Waverly Yowell Elementary earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Madison County Public Schools?
Besides Waverly Yowell Elementary, Madison County Public Schools also operates Madison County High (530 students), Madison Primary (365 students), and William H. Wetsel Middle (356 students). See the Madison County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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