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Richard T. Yates Elementary

73 Maxwell Ln, Newport News, VA 23606, United States

+1 (757) 881-5450

http://yates.nn.k12.va.us/

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Richard T. Yates Elementary Overview

About This School

Richard T. Yates Elementary is a public elementary in Newport News, Virginia, serving 448 students in grades PK-5. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1 with 20 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $81,367, while the school provides one counselor for every 448 students. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population includes 40% White, 38% Black, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or More Races, and 2% Asian students.

448

Total Students

PK-5

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

20 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Newport News City

Students per Counselor

448:1

Richard T. Yates Elementary Academics & Test Scores

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Class Information

22:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.4:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

448

Students per Counselor

Richard T. Yates Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$81,367

City Avg: $81,367

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio22:1

Students per Counselor448:1

Richard T. Yates Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

51.12%

Male

48.88%

Female

Total Enrollment: 448 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White39.73%

Hispanic9.6%

Asian2.01%

Black37.95%

Two or More Races9.6%

Native American1.12%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richard T. Yates Elementary

Q: What is Richard T. Yates Elementary?

A: Richard T. Yates Elementary is a elementary public located in Newport News.

Q: How many students attend Richard T. Yates Elementary?

A: Richard T. Yates Elementary has approximately 448 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary is 22:1.

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Detailed Information about Richard T. Yates Elementary

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About Richard T. Yates Elementary - Newport News, VA

Quick Facts about Richard T. Yates Elementary
School Name	Richard T. Yates Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	73 Maxwell Ln, Newport News, VA 23606, Newport News, VA
County	Newport News City
Phone	+1 (757) 881-5450
Total Students	448
Student-Teacher Ratio	22:1
Full-Time Teachers	20
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Richard T. Yates Elementary

What is Richard T. Yates Elementary?

Richard T. Yates Elementary is a elementary public located in Newport News.

How many students attend Richard T. Yates Elementary?

Richard T. Yates Elementary has approximately 448 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary is 22:1.

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