Yates Elementary School
Tel:
(859) 381-3613
- Yates Elementary School serves 469 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 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Yates Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Yates Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Yates Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Yates Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Yates Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1115 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 7% |
| Black | 35% | 10% |
| White | 29% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lexington Deep Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 540 students
0.9 miles
1919 Brynell Drive
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3069 0.9 PK-5 540 - Lexington Dixie Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
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Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3116 1.0 PK-5 575 - Lexington Northern Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 546 students
1.0 miles
340 Rookwood Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3541 1.0 PK-5 546 - Lexington Bryan Station High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,417 student
1.2 miles
201 Eastin Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3308 1.2 9-12 1,417 - Lexington Bryan Station Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 766 students
1.2 miles
1865 Wickland Dr
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-3288 1.2 6-8 766
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