Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Yates Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Yates Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Yates Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yates Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3065 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
50%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yates Elementary School's ranking?
Yates Elementary School is ranked #3065 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Yates Elementary School?
620 students attend Yates Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Yates Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yates Elementary School?
Yates Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yates Elementary School offer ?
Yates Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Yates Elementary School part of?
Yates Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 3/12/2020
I love this school! Thought my son would be going to Seffner Elem. but the zoning had changed and I was a little bummed. But what a great surprise Yates has turned out to be. My son is thriving there and all of his teachers have been AMAZING! So glad this is where he landed... as an Eaglet.
1 3/10/2018
Yates its not a good school .some teachers are verry min to kids.i will no recommend
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