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
Top Rankings
D.p. Yates Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1960
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
40
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Mascot
Eagle
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
15%
Black
9%
21%
White
54%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
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 (No virtual instruction).
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.
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