Richard T. Yates Elementary

Summary:

Richard T. Yates Elementary is a public elementary school in Newport News, Virginia, serving 440 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Newport News City Public Schools district, which is ranked 110 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Richard T. Yates Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with an even racial makeup, its academic performance is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in mathematics and reading. The school does, however, outperform the district average in some subject areas, such as 5th grade science and 4th grade Virginia Studies. Notably, over 90% of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's statewide ranking has been consistently low, ranging from 772 out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools to as low as 1,086 out of 1,110, placing it in the bottom third of elementary schools in the state.

While Richard T. Yates Elementary outperforms some nearby schools in the Newport News City Public Schools district, such as T. Ryland Sanford Elementary, Joseph H. Saunders Elementary, and Hidenwood Elementary, the nearby Deer Park Elementary, a magnet school, significantly outperforms Richard T. Yates Elementary across all subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, the school faces significant achievement gaps between racial groups, with the ranking for African American students being much lower than the ranking for White students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 73 Maxwell Ln
       Newport News, VA  23606


(757) 881-5450

District: Newport News City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
772nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,310 Help


Students who attend Richard T. Yates Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
High:    Menchville High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  440

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.1%
African American:
41.1%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.8% Help


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Compare Details Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.1. (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 Richard T. Yates Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Newport News City Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richard T. Yates Elementary is $8,310. 13 elementary schools in the Newport News City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richard T. Yates Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Richard T. Yates Elementary 772nd of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Richard T. Yates Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Newport News City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Newport News City Public Schools 110th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richard T. Yates Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.04 793rd 1062 25.3%
2006 66.98 320th 1071 70.1%
2007 60.74 424th 1083 60.8%
2008 67.03 323rd 1081 70.1%
2009 42.94 742nd 1082 31.4%
2010 30.16 950th 1113 14.6%
2011 32.43 912th 1117 18.4%
2012 17.81 1043rd 1117 6.6%
2013 33.96 836th 1120 25.4%
2014 6.51 1086th 1110 2.2%
2015 22.68 956th 1100 13.1%
2016 36.20 816th 1096 25.5%
2017 35.18 828th 1099 24.7%
2018 33.53 841st 1097 23.3%
2019 30.66 873rd 1105 21.0%
2021 25.03 852nd 1103 22.8%
2022 27.26 870th 1109 21.6%
2023 23.01 907th 1114 18.6%
2024 36.10 772nd 1114 30.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 25.84 843rd 1036 18.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.66 946th 1100 14.0%
2024 26.98 867th 1098 21.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.08 869th 1093 20.5%
2024 43.17 689th 1101 37.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.67 535th 579 7.6%
2024 22.43 510th 588 13.3%
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Rank History for White students at Richard T. Yates Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.69 593rd 984 39.7%
2024 55.25 494th 979 49.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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: Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Open Quote This school is simply amazing and my child loves it. The staff seems to really love what they do. Its almost like a tight knit family and that is always an A+ in my book. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Richard T. Yates Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 463 463
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 520 520
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 527 527
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 539 539
1993 325 174 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 508
1994 316 173 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 284 157 8 11 6 n/a n/a 0 466
1996 284 157 8 11 6 n/a n/a 0 466
1997 295 158 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1998 275 163 4 10 3 n/a n/a 0 455
1999 286 159 5 7 7 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 291 166 5 9 10 n/a n/a -4 477
2001 262 152 9 6 8 n/a n/a 0 437
2002 240 166 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 240 166 11 6 4 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 243 143 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 240 139 15 10 0 n/a n/a 6 410
2006 234 140 7 13 3 n/a n/a 7 404
2007 241 174 7 21 6 n/a n/a 14 463
2008 217 170 9 22 5 n/a n/a 12 435
2009 231 195 3 19 6 n/a n/a 20 474
2010 221 199 4 16 5 n/a n/a 17 462
2011 224 160 8 36 4 0 17 0 449
2012 218 179 6 34 3 0 19 0 459
2013 227 169 9 36 2 0 27 0 470
2014 218 199 11 40 2 0 36 0 506
2015 218 183 11 35 0 1 46 0 494
2016 215 179 10 32 1 1 49 0 487
2017 198 156 9 35 1 0 57 0 456
2018 208 176 9 43 1 0 62 0 499
2019 217 165 6 44 0 0 62 0 494
2020 216 152 7 40 3 0 58 0 476
2021 177 141 7 31 0 1 44 0 401
2022 170 146 5 29 1 1 38 0 390
2023 181 181 6 33 3 1 35 0 440

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 Richard T. Yates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 25.3 18.3 n/a
1990 520 25.1 20.7 n/a
1991 527 26.3 20.0 n/a
1992 539 26.8 20.1 n/a
1993 508 27.7 18.3 n/a
1994 499 24.5 n/a 23.6
1995 466 n/a 0.0 25.3
1996 466 n/a 0.0 25.3
1997 470 n/a 0.0 25.3
1998 455 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 464 26.0 17.8 39.7
2000 477 n/a 0.0 32.2
2001 437 28.0 15.6 32.3
2002 427 35.0 12.2 38.2
2003 427 35.0 12.2 38.2
2004 404 29.5 13.7 31.2
2005 410 28.5 14.4 29.5
2006 404 29.0 13.9 33.8
2007 463 39.3 11.8 37
2008 435 25.0 17.4 37.6
2009 474 25.0 19.0 42.3
2010 462 26.0 17.7 45.2
2011 449 22.0 20.4 40.5
2012 459 22.0 20.8 48.8
2013 470 25.5 18.4 48.3
2014 506 28.5 17.7 48.6
2015 494 26.0 19.0 47.4
2016 487 31.0 15.7 46.8
2017 456 27.0 16.8 46.3
2018 499 27.0 18.4 49.5
2019 494 28.0 17.6 84
2020 476 27.0 17.6 76.3
2021 401 25.0 16.0 n/a
2022 390 24.0 16.2 93.1
2023 440 28.0 15.7 91.8

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 Richard T. Yates Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 463 25.3 18.3 n/a
1990 520 25.1 20.7 n/a
1991 527 26.3 20.0 n/a
1992 539 26.8 20.1 n/a
1993 508 27.7 18.3 n/a
1994 499 24.5 n/a 23.6
1995 466 n/a 0.0 25.3
1996 466 n/a 0.0 25.3
1997 470 n/a 0.0 25.3
1998 455 n/a 0.0 26.2
1999 464 26.0 17.8 39.7
2000 477 n/a 0.0 32.2
2001 437 28.0 15.6 32.3
2002 427 35.0 12.2 38.2
2003 427 35.0 12.2 38.2
2004 404 29.5 13.7 31.2
2005 410 28.5 14.4 29.5
2006 404 29.0 13.9 33.8
2007 463 39.3 11.8 37
2008 435 25.0 17.4 37.6
2009 474 25.0 19.0 42.3
2010 462 26.0 17.7 45.2
2011 449 22.0 20.4 40.5
2012 459 22.0 20.8 48.8
2013 470 25.5 18.4 48.3
2014 506 28.5 17.7 48.6
2015 494 26.0 19.0 47.4
2016 487 31.0 15.7 46.8
2017 456 27.0 16.8 46.3
2018 499 27.0 18.4 49.5
2019 494 28.0 17.6 84
2020 476 27.0 17.6 76.3
2021 401 25.0 16.0 n/a
2022 390 24.0 16.2 93.1
2023 440 28.0 15.7 91.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richard T. Yates Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $299 (3.4%) $8,427 (96.6%) $8,727
2020 $254 (3.3%) $7,472 (96.7%) $7,727
2021 $318 (3.8%) $7,992 (96.2%) $8,310

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richard T. Yates Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 873rd of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 907th of 1114 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7251.7
 20.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049.3
 20.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Richard T. Yates Elementary)6760.2
 6.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)5649.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7760.2
 16.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)6948.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7155.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6055.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7546.8
 28.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newport News City Public Schools)7049
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7152.6
 18.4%
   5th Grade Science (Newport News City Public Schools)7051.3
 18.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Richard T. Yates Elementary)7262.8
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Reading (Newport News City Public Schools)6557
 8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students494440
 10.9%
African American165181
 9.7%
American Indian03
Asian66
Hispanic4433
 25%
Pacific Islander01
White217181
 16.6%
Two or More Races6235
 43.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84%91.8%
 7.8%


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Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks 772nd of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Richard T. Yates Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
High : Menchville High

In the 2022-23 school year, 440 students attended Richard T. Yates Elementary.

Students at Richard T. Yates Elementary are 41% White, 41% African American, 8% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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

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