Serving 463 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Yates Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 463 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: William Yates Elementary serves the northwest section of Independence, MO, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Yates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William Yates Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
463 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Yates Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Yates Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Yates Elementary School's ranking?
William Yates Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are William Yates Elementary School often compared to?
William Yates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Pointe Elementary School, John Nowlin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend William Yates Elementary School?
463 students attend William Yates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of William Yates Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Yates Elementary School?
William Yates Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Yates Elementary School offer ?
William Yates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Yates Elementary School part of?
William Yates Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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