Yoakum Primary

701 W Grand Ave
Yoakum, TX 77995
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Yoakum Primary serves 231 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Yoakum Primary's student population of 231 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Yoakum Primary is 0.39, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
5%
13%
White
15%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
(22-23)
10.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Yoakum Primary?
231 students attend Yoakum Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Yoakum Primary students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yoakum Primary?
Yoakum Primary has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yoakum Primary offer ?
Yoakum Primary offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Yoakum Primary part of?
Yoakum Primary is part of Yoakum Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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