C
Below Average
50/100

Yates Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 695 E New Circle Rd, Lexington, KY 40505
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 22nd percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%22/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 67% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−19 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−10 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%45%reading -15 pts, math -9 pts20th percentile (list)
Black25%25%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts34th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%35%reading -4 pts, math +0 pts41st percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -13 pts, math -7 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 695 E New Circle Rd
City Lexington
ZIP Code 40505
District 2101860
NCES School ID 210186000385
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40505

Understanding the community around Yates Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,957
Per Capita Income $30,990
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%
High School or Higher 85.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,100
Median Rent $933
Owner-Occupied 61.2%
Renter-Occupied 38.8%
View full data for ZIP 40505 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Yates Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 30.1%
White 27.6%
Hispanic/Latino 27.4%
Two or More Races 11.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 32.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Yates Elementary School?
Yates Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Yates Elementary School?
Yates Elementary School has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Yates Elementary School serve?
Yates Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Yates Elementary School receive per student?
Yates Elementary School receives $17,525 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Yates Elementary School in 40505 ▼
Avg Home Value
$232,561
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,307
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
38.8%

Other Schools in 40505

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026