Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Yates Center Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 249 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Yates Center Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Yates Center school district, covering approximately 429.1 square miles in Yates Center, KS. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 16.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yates Center Elementary School's student population of 249 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
249 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Yates Center Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yates Center Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#394 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yates Center Elementary School's ranking?
Yates Center Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Yates Center Elementary School often compared to?
Yates Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Elementary School, Council Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Yates Center Elementary School?
249 students attend Yates Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Yates Center Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yates Center Elementary School?
Yates Center Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yates Center Elementary School offer ?
Yates Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yates Center Elementary School part of?
Yates Center Elementary School is part of Woodson School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
Good school very nice teachers.
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