Richard T. Yates Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newport News, Virginia 23606 · Newport News City Public Schools
#1028 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#21613 of 50,301 nationally
About Richard T. Yates Elementary
Richard T. Yates Elementary is a public elementary located in Newport News, in the Newport News City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 448 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1028th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 448.
There are 39 schools in Newport News; Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks 17th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)76%
- Reading proficiency (30%)69%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)97.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)22.4
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 Richard T. Yates Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 22.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 76%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richard T. Yates Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
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1,087 students · 2.0 km away
L.F. Palmer Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 2.3 km away
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students · 2.4 km away
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 2.5 km away
Hidenwood Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 2.8 km away
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 2.8 km away
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 3.2 km away
Kiln Creek Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 3.8 km away
Riverside Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students · 3.9 km away
Watkins Early Childhood Center
Newport News · Public other · Grades PK–PK
326 students · 4.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Richard T. Yates Elementary a good school?
Richard T. Yates Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 55.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1028 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 Richard T. Yates Elementary rank in Virginia?
Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks #1028 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #21613 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richard T. Yates Elementary?
Richard T. Yates Elementary had 448 students in 2025.
Is Richard T. Yates Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Richard T. Yates Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richard T. Yates Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richard T. Yates Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.