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 Facts (2026)
- 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
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D.p. Yates Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
D.p. Yates Primary's student population of 298 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% 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
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
Excellence in Education
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
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 Reviews5 10/10/2025Excellent teachers, and staff. Ms. Lessig is awesome and answered all my questions.Review D.p. Yates Primary. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Excellent teachers, and staff. Ms. Lessig is awesome and answered all my questions.
Review D.p. Yates Primary. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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