Yorktown Elementary School

8810 W Smith St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 638 students in grades 3-5, Yorktown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20% in IN
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Yorktown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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School Overview

Yorktown Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
638 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Yorktown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (IN)
#304 out of 1755 schools
(Top 20%)
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62%
36%
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49%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
86%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yorktown Elementary School's ranking?
Yorktown Elementary School is ranked #304 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Yorktown Elementary School often compared to?
Yorktown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burris Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Yorktown Elementary School?
638 students attend Yorktown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Yorktown Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown Elementary School?
Yorktown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yorktown Elementary School offer ?
Yorktown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Yorktown Elementary School part of?
Yorktown Elementary School is part of Yorktown Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 638 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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