Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, L B Yancey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
L B Yancey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
L B Yancey Elementary School's student population of 204 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
L B Yancey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of L B Yancey Elementary School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2217 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
22%
20%
Black
68%
25%
White
4%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is L B Yancey Elementary School's ranking?
L B Yancey Elementary School is ranked #2217 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are L B Yancey Elementary School often compared to?
L B Yancey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clarke Elementary School, Pinkston Street Elementary School, Zeb Vance Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend L B Yancey Elementary School?
204 students attend L B Yancey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of L B Yancey Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of L B Yancey Elementary School?
L B Yancey Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does L B Yancey Elementary School offer ?
L B Yancey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is L B Yancey Elementary School part of?
L B Yancey Elementary School is part of Vance County Schools School District.
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