Yates Elementary School
Tel:
(859)381-3613
- Yates Elementary School serves 470 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Yates Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Yates Elementary School's student population of 470 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 470 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Yates Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Yates Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1071 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 6% |
| Black | 39% | 11% |
| White | 31% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Yates Elementary School is Bryan Station High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bryan Station Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Deep Springs Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Deep Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
0.9 miles
1919 Brynell Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3069 0.9 PK-5 571 - Lexington Dixie Elementary Magnet School Grades: PK-5 | 574 students
1.0 miles
1940 Eastland Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3116 1.0 PK-5 574 - Lexington Northern Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
1.0 miles
340 Rookwood Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3541 1.0 PK-5 568 - Lexington Bryan Station High School Grades: 9-12 | 1829 students
1.2 miles
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3308 1.2 9-12 1829 - Lexington Bryan Station Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 674 students
1.2 miles
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3288 1.2 6-8 674
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