- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Waverly Yowell Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 510237000974 · Madison, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 13.4:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Madison County High (530 students)
Waverly Yowell Elementary held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Waverly Yowell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Madison County
Madison County High
530 students
- Madison Primar
Madison Primary
365 students
- William H. Wet
William H. Wetsel Middle
356 students
- This school
Waverly Yowell Elementary
334 students
What this shows Waverly Yowell Elementary reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly Yowell Elementary compares
Waverly Yowell Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,330
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Madison County Public Schools reports $15,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.