Serving 672 students in grades 3-5, Yorktown Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Yorktown Elementary School's student population of 672 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
672 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorktown Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorktown Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
3%
13%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorktown Elementary School's ranking?
Yorktown Elementary School is ranked #330 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Yorktown Elementary School often compared to?
Yorktown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Burris Laboratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Yorktown Elementary School?
672 students attend Yorktown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Yorktown Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorktown Elementary School?
Yorktown Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Yorktown Elementary School offer ?
Yorktown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Yorktown Elementary School part of?
Yorktown Elementary School is part of Yorktown Community Schools School District.
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