D.p. Yates Primary

750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D.p. Yates Primary serves 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

D.p. Yates Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

D.p. Yates Primary's student population of 276 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of D.p. Yates Primary is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
13%
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Black
8%
21%
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White
55%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend D.p. Yates Primary?
276 students attend D.p. Yates Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of D.p. Yates Primary students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.p. Yates Primary?
D.p. Yates Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does D.p. Yates Primary offer ?
D.p. Yates Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is D.p. Yates Primary part of?
D.p. Yates Primary is part of Cleveland School District.

School Reviews

5   4/14/2023
Excellent teachers, and staff. Ms. Lessig is awesome and answered all my questions.
- Posted by Parent - Yolanda

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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