Yates Elementary School

301 Kingsway Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 605 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Yates Elementary School's student population of 605 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
605 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Yates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yates Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1901 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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38%
48%
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50-54%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
48%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
25%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yates Elementary School's ranking?
Yates Elementary School is ranked #1901 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Yates Elementary School?
605 students attend Yates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Yates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yates Elementary School?
Yates Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Yates Elementary School offer ?
Yates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yates Elementary School part of?
Yates Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

View the Yates Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews

5   3/12/2020
I love this school! Thought my son would be going to Seffner Elem. but the zoning had changed and I was a little bummed. But what a great surprise Yates has turned out to be. My son is thriving there and all of his teachers have been AMAZING! So glad this is where he landed... as an Eaglet.
- Posted by Parent - Andy
1   3/10/2018
Yates its not a good school .some teachers are verry min to kids.i will no recommend
- Posted by Parent - diana

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 605 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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