D.p. Yates Primary

750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(School attendance zone shown in map)
D.p. Yates Primary serves 298 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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D.p. Yates Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

D.p. Yates Primary's student population of 298 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
298 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of D.p. Yates Primary is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
26%
15%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
54%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in D.p. Yates Primary.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of D.p. Yates Primary and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in D.p. Yates Primary and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend D.p. Yates Primary?
298 students attend D.p. Yates Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of D.p. Yates Primary students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D.p. Yates Primary?
D.p. Yates Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does D.p. Yates Primary offer ?
D.p. Yates Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is D.p. Yates Primary part of?
D.p. Yates Primary is part of Cleveland School District.

School Reviews

5   4/14/2023
Excellent teachers, and staff. Ms. Lessig is awesome and answered all my questions.
- Posted by Parent - Yolanda

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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