Serving 318 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, E M Yoder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E M Yoder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
E M Yoder Elementary School's student population of 318 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
E M Yoder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E M Yoder Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
17%
25%
White
60%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E M Yoder Elementary School's ranking?
E M Yoder Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are E M Yoder Elementary School often compared to?
E M Yoder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Mebane Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend E M Yoder Elementary School?
318 students attend E M Yoder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of E M Yoder Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E M Yoder Elementary School?
E M Yoder Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does E M Yoder Elementary School offer ?
E M Yoder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is E M Yoder Elementary School part of?
E M Yoder Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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