D.p. Yates Primary serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Attendance Zone: Donald P Yates Prim serves the northern part of Cleveland, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.p. Yates Primary's student population of 288 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
23 teachers
Year Founded
1960
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
The diversity score of D.p. Yates Primary is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
31%
16%
Black
7%
20%
White
51%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend D.p. Yates Primary?
288 students attend D.p. Yates Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of D.p. Yates Primary students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does D.p. Yates Primary offer ?
D.p. Yates Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D.p. Yates Primary part of?
D.p. Yates Primary is part of Cleveland School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Excellent teachers, and staff. Ms. Lessig is awesome and answered all my questions.
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