Waller Mill Elementary

Summary:

Waller Mill Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Williamsburg, Virginia, serving 364 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the York County Public Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 5-star rating.

Waller Mill Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Virginia, with students outperforming state and district averages in SOL (Standards of Learning) assessments. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with 3rd-grade students scoring 91.53% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 85.93% for the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district and 70.11% for the state. Waller Mill also performs exceptionally well across various student subgroups, including female, male, African American, white, disabled, and military-connected students. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.14% White, 15.93% African American, 12.64% Hispanic, 1.92% Asian, and 11.81% two or more races.

When compared to nearby schools in the Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools district, Waller Mill Elementary stands out. The school consistently outperforms other district schools in SOL assessment scores, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Waller Mill's 3rd-grade students scored 91.53% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to lower scores at nearby schools like James River Elementary (56.47%) and Matthew Whaley Elementary (66.22%). Waller Mill also has a more diverse student population and has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, a trend that sets it apart from some nearby schools with lower percentages of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 314 Waller Mill Rd
       Williamsburg, VA  23185


(757) 220-4060

District: York County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,440 Help


Students who attend Waller Mill Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Queens Lake Middle
High:    Bruton High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.1%
African American:
15.9%
Hispanic:
12.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.2% Help


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Compare Details Waller Mill Elementary ranks better than 86.2% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the York County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Waller Mill Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the York County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waller Mill Elementary is $9,440, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the York County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Waller Mill Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Waller Mill Elementary 154th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Waller Mill Elementary in the ranking list.)

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York County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks York County Public Schools 5th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waller Mill Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.58 515th 1062 51.5%
2006 47.07 667th 1071 37.7%
2007 63.65 391st 1083 63.9%
2008 53.95 543rd 1081 49.8%
2009 72.98 235th 1082 78.3%
2010 76.86 150th 1113 86.5%
2011 69.88 278th 1117 75.1%
2012 76.96 177th 1117 84.2%
2013 72.99 253rd 1120 77.4%
2014 72.78 252nd 1110 77.3%
2015 92.01 9th 1100 99.2%
2016 91.80 11th 1096 99.0%
2017 89.30 38th 1099 96.5%
2018 84.98 91st 1097 91.7%
2019 85.65 71st 1105 93.6%
2021 93.11 26th 1103 97.6%
2022 83.60 153rd 1109 86.2%
2023 83.63 141st 1114 87.3%
2024 82.84 154th 1114 86.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.99 325th 1036 68.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.89 136th 1100 87.6%
2024 83.35 129th 1098 88.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.78 46th 324 85.8%
2024 73.56 58th 355 83.7%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.38 14th 182 92.3%
2024 91.62 1st 195 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.42 179th 1093 83.6%
2024 78.52 212th 1101 80.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.00 253rd 579 56.3%
2024 78.94 93rd 588 84.2%
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Rank History for White students at Waller Mill Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.17 169th 984 82.8%
2024 69.17 275th 979 71.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Waller Mill Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 353 353
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 354 354
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 349 349
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 357 357
1993 232 45 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1994 227 45 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 221 40 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 221 40 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1997 214 31 7 5 2 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 180 25 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 220
1999 169 29 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 180 20 9 3 3 n/a n/a -4 211
2001 163 23 5 3 4 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 241 29 12 3 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 241 29 12 3 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 233 25 10 4 5 n/a n/a 0 277
2005 223 27 14 7 5 n/a n/a 0 276
2006 256 20 9 12 3 n/a n/a 0 300
2007 237 35 14 11 2 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 259 41 14 12 1 n/a n/a 1 328
2009 255 47 15 16 2 n/a n/a 6 341
2010 236 39 14 20 2 n/a n/a 11 322
2011 224 36 6 18 0 0 29 0 313
2012 222 39 12 13 0 0 34 0 320
2013 193 33 8 16 0 0 24 0 274
2014 215 26 8 20 0 0 22 0 291
2015 210 30 5 14 0 0 24 0 283
2016 234 30 7 15 0 0 29 0 315
2017 248 29 6 24 0 0 28 0 335
2018 275 34 9 33 1 0 38 0 390
2019 262 31 5 38 0 0 32 0 368
2020 240 41 11 38 0 0 28 0 358
2021 208 45 11 25 0 0 33 0 322
2022 204 59 8 45 0 0 43 0 359
2023 208 58 7 46 0 2 43 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Waller Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 18.1 19.5 n/a
1990 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1991 349 20.7 16.8 n/a
1992 357 21.1 16.9 n/a
1993 283 18.1 15.6 n/a
1994 274 14.0 n/a 12.4
1995 271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1996 271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1997 259 n/a 0.0 8.9
1998 220 n/a 0.0 9.5
1999 213 17.0 12.5 17.4
2000 211 n/a 0.0 13.5
2001 198 14.2 13.9 12.6
2002 288 27.6 10.4 14.6
2003 288 27.6 10.4 14.6
2004 277 23.0 12.0 13.7
2005 276 22.6 12.2 17.8
2006 300 30.0 10.0 17.7
2007 299 28.1 10.6 19.7
2008 328 20.0 16.4 21.7
2009 341 20.0 17.1 19.7
2010 322 20.0 16.1 20.9
2011 313 20.0 15.6 17.3
2012 320 20.0 16.0 20.6
2013 274 18.5 14.8 20.4
2014 291 17.8 16.2 18.9
2015 283 19.0 14.8 16.3
2016 315 20.0 15.7 19.4
2017 335 20.3 16.4 17
2018 390 22.5 17.3 19
2019 368 23.5 15.6 13
2020 358 23.5 15.2 19
2021 322 24.5 13.1 n/a
2022 359 24.0 14.9 18.9
2023 364 n/a n/a 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Waller Mill Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 18.1 19.5 n/a
1990 354 18.4 19.2 n/a
1991 349 20.7 16.8 n/a
1992 357 21.1 16.9 n/a
1993 283 18.1 15.6 n/a
1994 274 14.0 n/a 12.4
1995 271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1996 271 n/a 0.0 10.7
1997 259 n/a 0.0 8.9
1998 220 n/a 0.0 9.5
1999 213 17.0 12.5 17.4
2000 211 n/a 0.0 13.5
2001 198 14.2 13.9 12.6
2002 288 27.6 10.4 14.6
2003 288 27.6 10.4 14.6
2004 277 23.0 12.0 13.7
2005 276 22.6 12.2 17.8
2006 300 30.0 10.0 17.7
2007 299 28.1 10.6 19.7
2008 328 20.0 16.4 21.7
2009 341 20.0 17.1 19.7
2010 322 20.0 16.1 20.9
2011 313 20.0 15.6 17.3
2012 320 20.0 16.0 20.6
2013 274 18.5 14.8 20.4
2014 291 17.8 16.2 18.9
2015 283 19.0 14.8 16.3
2016 315 20.0 15.7 19.4
2017 335 20.3 16.4 17
2018 390 22.5 17.3 19
2019 368 23.5 15.6 13
2020 358 23.5 15.2 19
2021 322 24.5 13.1 n/a
2022 359 24.0 14.9 18.9
2023 364 n/a n/a 44.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Waller Mill Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $252 (3.3%) $7,414 (96.7%) $7,666
2020 $386 (4.7%) $7,865 (95.3%) $8,251
2021 $724 (7.7%) $8,716 (92.3%) $9,440

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Waller Mill Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 71st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 141st of 1114 Elementary schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waller Mill Elementary)9791.5
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9187.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Waller Mill Elementary)8989.7
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8385.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waller Mill Elementary)8580.7
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9384
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Waller Mill Elementary)9383.9
 9.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)8986.4
 2.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Waller Mill Elementary)9782.6
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (York County Public Schools)9587.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Waller Mill Elementary)9485.7
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (York County Public Schools)9081.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Waller Mill Elementary)9787.1
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (York County Public Schools)9188.1
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368364
 1.1%
African American3158
 87.1%
American Indian00
Asian57
 40%
Hispanic3846
 21.1%
Pacific Islander02
White262208
 20.6%
Two or More Races3243
 34.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13%44.2%
 31.2%


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Students at Waller Mill Elementary are 57% White, 16% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Waller Mill Elementary ranks 154th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Waller Mill Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Queens Lake Middle
High : Bruton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Waller Mill Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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