William Yates Elementary School

William Yates Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
3600 S Davidson Ave,  Independence, MO
Blue Springs R-IV School District
3.7
3.8
406 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Kerri Edwards
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
72%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
72%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
373:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
White
49.3%
Black
18.1%
Hispanic
15.2%
Two or more races
11.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 3 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/14/2025
Both of my daughters attended William Yates and left well prepared for Middle School. The teachers were amazing and the nurses did a great job taking care of the medical needs of my oldest daughter.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/6/2025
The best school hands down! I have 2 children that go here, and I have nothing but good things to say about our experience. They take the kids on pretty cool field trips, and they always keep the parents informed, involved, and the kids safe! This school creates opportunities for your child to learn...
1.0 parent
9/7/2019
I felt the Principle lacked empathy towards my 7 year old child being left unattended outside. She talked to My child & I as though it was her fault that she got confused and left unsupervised outside. My daughter walk outside by herself through the wrong doors and was looking for me in the parking...
2.0 parent
12/30/2014
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5.0 parent
12/1/2014
William Yates Elementary-- deserves 10 gold stars!! My kindergartner has been thrilled since day 1. We had considered moving, however believe we will now purchase the rental we are in, simply because we do not want to leave this school.

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William Yates Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Independence, MO and is served by the Blue Springs R-IV School District in Missouri. The school has a total enrollment of 406 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 72% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. William Yates Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $276,368. Discover additional schools in the area, like Center Place Restoration School, Family Christian Academy, Plaza Heights Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William Yates Elementary School.

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