Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Yates Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William Yates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
William Yates Elementary School's student population of 447 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
William Yates Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Yates Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
49%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Blue Springs R-IV School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Yates Elementary School's ranking?
William Yates Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are William Yates Elementary School often compared to?
William Yates Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sunny Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend William Yates Elementary School?
447 students attend William Yates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of William Yates Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Yates Elementary School?
William Yates Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does William Yates Elementary School offer ?
William Yates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William Yates Elementary School part of?
William Yates Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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