Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Yates Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yates Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
29%
16%
White
17%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yates Elementary School's ranking?
Yates Elementary School is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Yates Elementary School?
310 students attend Yates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Yates Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yates Elementary School?
Yates Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yates Elementary School offer ?
Yates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Yates Elementary School part of?
Yates Elementary School is part of Schenectady City School District.
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