Serving 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Yorkville Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 144 students
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Yorkville Elementary serves the northwest part of Yorkville, TN, covering an area of approximately 59 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles to the edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Yorkville Elementary School's student population of 144 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Yorkville Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#382 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
96%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkville Elementary School's ranking?
Yorkville Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Yorkville Elementary School often compared to?
Yorkville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Elementary School?
144 students attend Yorkville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Yorkville Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Yorkville Elementary School offer ?
Yorkville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yorkville Elementary School part of?
Yorkville Elementary School is part of Gibson Co Special School District.
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