Yantis High School is a public high school located in Yantis, Texas. It is part of the Yantis Independent School District located in northwest Wood County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yantis Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yantis Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Yantis school district in Yantis, TX, encompassing approximately 74.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yantis Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring to success. Accepting nothing less.
School Rankings
Yantis Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yantis Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4171 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
30%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owls/lady Owls
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yantis Elementary School's ranking?
Yantis Elementary School is ranked #4171 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Yantis Elementary School?
155 students attend Yantis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Yantis Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yantis Elementary School?
Yantis Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yantis Elementary School offer ?
Yantis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yantis Elementary School part of?
Yantis Elementary School is part of Yantis Independent School District.
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