William Yates Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Missouri 64055 · Blue Springs R-IV
#231 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#10766 of 50,301 nationally
About William Yates Elem.
William Yates Elem. is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Blue Springs R-IV school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 463 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 231st of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 463.
There are 37 schools in Independence; William Yates Elem. ranks 1st of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)49.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for William Yates Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 49.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near William Yates Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.8 km away
Glendale Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 2.3 km away
Blackburn Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students · 2.4 km away
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 2.6 km away
Hanthorn Early Education
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
180 students · 2.8 km away
Bridger Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–6
744 students · 3.2 km away
Truman High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,720 students · 3.3 km away
Bingham Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students · 3.6 km away
Pioneer Ridge Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students · 4.0 km away
Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
Lee's Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students · 4.0 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is William Yates Elem. a good school?
William Yates Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 70.8 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #231 of 1,159 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does William Yates Elem. rank in Missouri?
William Yates Elem. ranks #231 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #10766 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend William Yates Elem.?
William Yates Elem. had 463 students in 2025.
Is William Yates Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
William Yates Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near William Yates Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of William Yates Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.