Yates Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Yates Elementary School, located on East New Circle Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a bustling urban district, Yates emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills while leveraging various community resources to provide students with a well-rounded learning experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Yates Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement. The school staff works to implement instructional strategies that address the varying needs of its students, aiming to close achievement gaps and prepare children for middle school success. With its accessible location in Lexington, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, dedicated to nurturing a safe and supportive atmosphere where young learners can build the skills necessary for long-term educational achievement.

360

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yates Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	101
Black	114
Asian	8
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
114 (31.7 %)
White
102 (28.3 %)
Hispanic
101 (28.1 %)
Two or More
32 (8.9 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3613
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	311
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yates Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	67
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	59
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yates Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	50%
Male	180	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)