Yates Elementary School

Summary:

Yates Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lexington, Kentucky, serving 360 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fayette County School District, which is ranked 77 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Yates Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Kentucky elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years, indicating below-average academic performance. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well, but African American and White students struggling. Proficiency rates on the Kentucky State Assessments are significantly lower than the Fayette County and state averages across all subject areas and grade levels. The school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 71-84% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Nearby schools in the Fayette County district show a wide range of academic performance, with some schools like Ashland Elementary and Liberty Elementary performing well above the state and district averages, while others like Arlington Elementary, Deep Springs Elementary, and Northern Elementary struggle similarly to Yates Elementary. The two magnet schools in the area, George Washington Carver STEM Academy and Dixie Elementary Magnet School, demonstrate higher academic performance, suggesting that the magnet school model may be more effective in supporting student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 695 E New Circle Rd
       Lexington, KY  40505


(859) 381-3613

District: Fayette County

SchoolDigger Rank:
558th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,150 Help


Students who attend Yates Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Crawford Middle School
High:    Frederick Douglass High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

African American:
30.1%
White:
27.6%
Hispanic:
27.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.1% Help


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Compare Details Yates Elementary School ranks worse than 81.5% of elementary schools in Kentucky. It also ranks 27th among 38 ranked elementary schools in the Fayette County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.08. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Yates Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (30.1%), White (27.6%), Hispanic (27.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Yates Elementary School is 12.3. 25 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yates Elementary School is $21,150, which is the 8th highest among 38 elementary schools in the Fayette County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yates Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Yates Elementary School 558th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Yates Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fayette County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fayette County 77th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yates Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 89.65 31st 658 95.3%
2010 85.76 53rd 683 92.2%
2011 39.61 466th 688 32.3%
2012 26.26 588th 713 17.5%
2013 30.72 556th 719 22.7%
2014 23.60 599th 705 15.0%
2015 16.55 643rd 698 7.9%
2016 15.64 632nd 690 8.4%
2017 7.86 670th 694 3.5%
2018 15.90 622nd 691 10.0%
2019 18.84 610th 700 12.9%
2022 22.01 554th 684 19.0%
2023 21.86 554th 687 19.4%
2024 22.08 558th 685 18.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 57th 81 29.6%
2019 56.58 31st 96 67.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.27 565th 661 14.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.31 541st 664 18.5%
2022 32.61 467th 667 30.0%
2023 32.27 471st 670 29.7%
2024 33.13 473rd 665 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.04 593rd 663 10.6%
2019 24.28 570th 671 15.1%
2022 20.58 544th 641 15.1%
2023 36.50 420th 639 34.3%
2024 18.97 548th 644 14.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.50 606th 665 8.9%
2019 16.52 603rd 676 10.8%
2022 28.24 487th 657 25.9%
2023 16.61 574th 652 12.0%
2024 24.35 514th 652 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.99 107th 184 41.8%
2019 45.45 97th 185 47.6%
2023 30.46 94th 129 27.1%
2024 27.88 106th 140 24.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.23 123rd 153 19.6%
2019 50.77 76th 152 50.0%
2022 63.42 27th 114 76.3%
2023 85.39 6th 120 95.0%
2024 55.66 52nd 135 61.5%
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Rank History for White students at Yates Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 522nd 593 12.0%
2022 30.05 470th 656 28.4%
2024 21.80 555th 659 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 16, 2013

Open Quote the teachers seem pretty nice but the school facilitor I do not like she is very rude and inconsiderate, and having a son with severe autism means I unfortunatly have to deal with her alot. With my personal experince during every IEP(so far) any questions or concerns you may have seem to annoy her like you are wasting her precious time. If you have a special needs child I would try to find another school just to avoid her, she also works for another Fayette county school as well unsure which one though. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Yates Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 326 160 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 330 126 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1990 312 146 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1991 234 170 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 406
1992 244 173 0 0 0 n/a n/a 35 452
1993 271 160 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 237 151 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1995 226 127 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1996 226 127 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1997 262 120 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 335 113 4 0 1 n/a n/a 9 462
1999 363 93 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 465
2000 346 110 0 13 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 316 82 11 16 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2002 336 63 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2003 336 63 13 16 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2004 287 50 12 20 0 n/a n/a 0 369
2005 294 60 10 23 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2006 294 51 15 36 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 269 61 6 37 0 n/a n/a 13 386
2008 265 112 8 43 0 n/a n/a 20 448
2009 204 107 11 38 0 n/a n/a 10 370
2010 206 132 14 41 0 n/a n/a 20 413
2011 214 123 16 41 0 0 19 0 413
2012 239 155 15 61 3 0 18 0 491
2013 248 146 13 72 2 0 27 0 508
2014 231 163 21 68 3 0 31 0 517
2015 278 204 20 103 2 1 33 0 641
2016 268 213 19 121 2 2 40 0 665
2017 141 180 16 111 1 2 19 0 470
2018 137 163 16 128 0 3 22 0 469
2019 120 164 14 128 0 0 24 0 450
2020 154 169 19 124 0 0 27 0 493
2021 98 128 10 89 0 0 23 0 348
2022 105 131 8 113 2 0 31 0 390
2023 102 114 8 101 2 1 32 0 360
2024 111 121 10 110 2 2 46 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Yates Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 30.1 16.3 n/a
1989 459 30.5 15.0 n/a
1990 462 29.1 15.8 n/a
1991 406 27.6 14.7 n/a
1992 452 28.4 15.9 n/a
1993 433 27.9 15.5 n/a
1994 391 27.9 14.0 n/a
1995 356 24.8 14.4 n/a
1996 356 24.8 14.4 n/a
1997 382 28.9 13.2 59.9
1998 462 27.9 16.6 47
1999 465 28.2 17.0 33.5
2000 470 28.3 17.0 53.2
2001 425 25.3 17.2 44.7
2002 428 35.4 12.1 78.7
2003 428 35.4 12.1 78.7
2004 369 37.0 10.0 n/a
2005 387 39.5 9.8 n/a
2006 396 38.8 10.2 59.6
2007 386 33.0 11.7 68.9
2008 448 36.6 12.2 66.8
2009 370 29.5 12.5 73.6
2010 413 30.6 13.5 79.1
2011 413 34.0 12.1 68.8
2012 491 35.9 13.6 61.3
2013 508 39.7 12.7 66.5
2014 517 40.8 12.6 61.3
2015 641 40.0 16.0 66.8
2016 665 44.0 15.1 71
2017 470 35.3 13.2 76.6
2018 469 35.1 13.3 81.7
2019 450 34.8 12.9 64.4
2020 493 36.2 13.6 72.8
2021 348 38.3 9.0 84.2
2022 390 37.3 10.4 71.5
2023 360 36.5 9.8 71.1
2024 402 32.5 12.3 71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Yates Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 30.1 16.3 n/a
1989 459 30.5 15.0 n/a
1990 462 29.1 15.8 n/a
1991 406 27.6 14.7 n/a
1992 452 28.4 15.9 n/a
1993 433 27.9 15.5 n/a
1994 391 27.9 14.0 n/a
1995 356 24.8 14.4 n/a
1996 356 24.8 14.4 n/a
1997 382 28.9 13.2 59.9
1998 462 27.9 16.6 47
1999 465 28.2 17.0 33.5
2000 470 28.3 17.0 53.2
2001 425 25.3 17.2 44.7
2002 428 35.4 12.1 78.7
2003 428 35.4 12.1 78.7
2004 369 37.0 10.0 n/a
2005 387 39.5 9.8 n/a
2006 396 38.8 10.2 59.6
2007 386 33.0 11.7 68.9
2008 448 36.6 12.2 66.8
2009 370 29.5 12.5 73.6
2010 413 30.6 13.5 79.1
2011 413 34.0 12.1 68.8
2012 491 35.9 13.6 61.3
2013 508 39.7 12.7 66.5
2014 517 40.8 12.6 61.3
2015 641 40.0 16.0 66.8
2016 665 44.0 15.1 71
2017 470 35.3 13.2 76.6
2018 469 35.1 13.3 81.7
2019 450 34.8 12.9 64.4
2020 493 36.2 13.6 72.8
2021 348 38.3 9.0 84.2
2022 390 37.3 10.4 71.5
2023 360 36.5 9.8 71.1
2024 402 32.5 12.3 71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Yates Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $873 (4.5%) $197 (1.0%) $1,070 (5.5%) $14,618 (75.6%) $1,993 (10.3%) $16,611 (85.9%) $19,339
2019 $757 (4.8%) $170 (1.1%) $925 (5.8%) $11,719 (73.8%) $1,682 (10.6%) $13,400 (84.4%) $15,871
2020 $777 (4.4%) $298 (1.7%) $1,075 (6.1%) $12,545 (71.5%) $1,673 (9.5%) $14,218 (81.1%) $17,537
2021 $989 (4.8%) $682 (3.3%) $1,672 (8.1%) $15,574 (75.9%) $1,462 (7.1%) $16,894 (82.3%) $20,516
2022 $1,512 (7.1%) $581 (2.7%) $2,093 (9.9%) $14,664 (69.3%) $2,297 (10.9%) $16,961 (80.2%) $21,150

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Yates Elementary School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 610th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 554th of 687 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450360
 20%
African American164114
 30.5%
American Indian02
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic128101
 21.1%
Pacific Islander01
White120102
 15%
Two or More Races2432
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.4%71.1%
 6.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Yates Elementary School

Students at Yates Elementary School are 30% African American, 28% White, 27% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Yates Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crawford Middle School
High : Frederick Douglass High School

Yates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.5% of Kentucky elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 402 students attended Yates Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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