Yuma Elementary

Summary:

Yuma Elementary is a public elementary school in Gate City, Virginia, serving 186 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Scott County Public Schools district, which is ranked 16 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Yuma Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in Virginia. Its students excel on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with 100% of 6th-graders achieving proficiency in Mathematics in 2023-2024, far surpassing the state (59.41%) and district (73.57%) averages. The school's reading proficiency rates are also impressive, with over 90% of 4th and 5th-graders achieving proficiency. Yuma Elementary's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 11.1 to 16.1 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Hilton Elementary.

While Yuma Elementary's student population is predominantly white (96.77%), which is higher than the surrounding schools, the school's academic performance and dedication to its diverse student body make it a standout in the region. However, the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 33.98% to 80.11%, suggests the need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of these students. Overall, Yuma Elementary's track record of excellence and its commitment to providing a high-quality education make it an attractive option for families in the Gate City area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 130 Grover Cleveland Lane
       Gate City, VA  24251


(276) 386-3109

District: Scott County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,730 Help


Students who attend Yuma Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gate City Middle
High:    Gate City High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
2.2%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Yuma Elementary ranks better than 87.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Scott County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.01. (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 Yuma Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Scott County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Yuma Elementary is $6,730. 4 elementary schools in the Scott County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Yuma Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Yuma Elementary 141st of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Yuma Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Scott County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Public Schools 16th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Yuma Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Yuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 88.17 25th 1062 97.6%
2006 82.10 84th 1071 92.2%
2007 73.18 216th 1083 80.1%
2008 88.34 15th 1081 98.6%
2009 82.73 62nd 1082 94.3%
2010 84.42 36th 1113 96.8%
2011 74.01 212th 1117 81.0%
2012 80.64 120th 1117 89.3%
2013 84.64 89th 1120 92.1%
2014 83.32 111th 1110 90.0%
2015 89.92 20th 1100 98.2%
2016 90.94 16th 1096 98.5%
2017 80.84 138th 1099 87.4%
2018 89.21 40th 1097 96.4%
2019 85.15 81st 1105 92.7%
2021 75.43 272nd 1103 75.3%
2022 56.88 516th 1109 53.5%
2023 77.35 242nd 1114 78.3%
2024 84.01 141st 1114 87.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Yuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.25 158th 1036 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Yuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.73 121st 1100 89.0%
2024 65.27 399th 1098 63.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Yuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.58 116th 1093 89.4%
2024 89.87 43rd 1101 96.1%
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Rank History for White students at Yuma Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.02 356th 984 63.8%
2024 72.84 224th 979 77.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Yuma 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 181 181
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 181 181
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 158 158
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 162 162
1993 125 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1994 129 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 130
1995 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1996 135 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1997 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1998 148 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1999 152 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 152
2001 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2002 157 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2003 157 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2004 167 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 170 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2006 156 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 158
2007 163 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2008 152 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 157
2009 166 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 171
2010 185 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 190
2011 173 2 0 4 1 0 6 0 186
2012 186 2 0 6 1 0 5 0 200
2013 216 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 222
2014 191 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 193
2015 180 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 184
2016 165 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 169
2017 184 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 187
2018 190 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 191
2019 174 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 176
2020 181 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 181
2021 199 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 202
2022 202 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 206
2023 180 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 186

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 Yuma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 10.5 17.2 n/a
1990 181 10.1 17.9 n/a
1991 158 9.2 17.1 n/a
1992 162 9.4 17.2 n/a
1993 126 8.9 14.2 n/a
1994 130 8.0 n/a 28.5
1995 135 n/a 0.0 34.8
1996 135 n/a 0.0 34.8
1997 144 n/a 0.0 34
1998 148 n/a 0.0 35.8
1999 152 9.5 16.0 48
2000 152 n/a 0.0 46.2
2001 144 11.7 12.3 46.5
2002 162 19.0 8.5 47.5
2003 162 19.0 8.5 47.5
2004 170 16.0 10.6 55.9
2005 173 13.0 13.3 50.3
2006 158 17.0 9.3 50.6
2007 166 15.0 11.1 51.8
2008 157 13.7 11.5 53.2
2009 171 13.2 13.0 47.1
2010 190 15.0 12.6 52.9
2011 186 15.5 12.0 59.1
2012 200 14.2 14.0 57.5
2013 222 13.0 17.0 47.3
2014 193 13.1 14.6 49.7
2015 184 13.0 14.1 44.6
2016 169 13.0 13.0 45.6
2017 187 13.2 14.1 49.2
2018 191 12.4 15.4 51.3
2019 176 13.2 13.2 48.9
2020 181 13.0 13.9 38.7
2021 202 12.5 16.1 n/a
2022 206 14.8 13.8 34
2023 186 16.7 11.1 80.1

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 Yuma Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 181 10.5 17.2 n/a
1990 181 10.1 17.9 n/a
1991 158 9.2 17.1 n/a
1992 162 9.4 17.2 n/a
1993 126 8.9 14.2 n/a
1994 130 8.0 n/a 28.5
1995 135 n/a 0.0 34.8
1996 135 n/a 0.0 34.8
1997 144 n/a 0.0 34
1998 148 n/a 0.0 35.8
1999 152 9.5 16.0 48
2000 152 n/a 0.0 46.2
2001 144 11.7 12.3 46.5
2002 162 19.0 8.5 47.5
2003 162 19.0 8.5 47.5
2004 170 16.0 10.6 55.9
2005 173 13.0 13.3 50.3
2006 158 17.0 9.3 50.6
2007 166 15.0 11.1 51.8
2008 157 13.7 11.5 53.2
2009 171 13.2 13.0 47.1
2010 190 15.0 12.6 52.9
2011 186 15.5 12.0 59.1
2012 200 14.2 14.0 57.5
2013 222 13.0 17.0 47.3
2014 193 13.1 14.6 49.7
2015 184 13.0 14.1 44.6
2016 169 13.0 13.0 45.6
2017 187 13.2 14.1 49.2
2018 191 12.4 15.4 51.3
2019 176 13.2 13.2 48.9
2020 181 13.0 13.9 38.7
2021 202 12.5 16.1 n/a
2022 206 14.8 13.8 34
2023 186 16.7 11.1 80.1

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 Yuma Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $414 (5.3%) $7,396 (94.7%) $7,810
2020 $404 (5.7%) $6,684 (94.3%) $7,088
2021 $622 (9.2%) $6,108 (90.8%) $6,730

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Yuma Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 81st of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 242nd of 1114 Elementary schools
 14.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Yuma Elementary)9790
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Scott County Public Schools)9380
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Yuma Elementary)9193.3
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Scott County Public Schools)8474.2
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Yuma Elementary)9586.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Public Schools)9081.3
 8.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Yuma Elementary)9586.4
 8.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Scott County Public Schools)8679.3
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Yuma Elementary)8985.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Public Schools)9283.9
 8.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Yuma Elementary)8952.4
 36.6%
   5th Grade Science (Scott County Public Schools)8868.3
 19.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Yuma Elementary)9481
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Reading (Scott County Public Schools)8677.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Yuma Elementary)9577.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Public Schools)9159.4
 31.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Yuma Elementary)9077.3
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Reading (Scott County Public Schools)8767.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students176186
 5.7%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White174180
 3.4%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%80.1%
 31.2%


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Students at Yuma Elementary are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Yuma Elementary.

Students who attend Yuma Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gate City Middle
High : Gate City High

Yuma Elementary ranks 141st of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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