Donald J. Yacks Elementary School serves 512 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
512 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
4%
2%
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
16%
10%
Black
43%
12%
White
30%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Donald J. Yacks Elementary School?
512 students attend Donald J. Yacks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Donald J. Yacks Elementary School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald J. Yacks Elementary School?
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donald J. Yacks Elementary School offer ?
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Donald J. Yacks Elementary School part of?
Donald J. Yacks Elementary School is part of Minneapolis Public School District.
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