- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TN
D.P. Yates Primary
Federal NCES profile for D.P. Yates Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470069000061
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D.P. Yates Primary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 288
- students enrolled
D.P. Yates Primary has class sizes smaller than 73% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D.P. Yates Primary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN.
School address
NCES ID 470069000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
D.P. Yates Primary grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 470069000061 · Cleveland, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland High (1,755 students)
D.P. Yates Primary grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.2 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
D.P. Yates Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,755 students
- Cleveland Midd
Cleveland Middle
1,291 students
- Blythe-Bower E
Blythe-Bower Elementary
710 students
- Candy's Creek 481
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
481 students
- Mayfield Eleme 446
Mayfield Elementary
446 students
- This school 288
D.P. Yates Primary
288 students
What this shows D.P. Yates Primary reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How D.P. Yates Primary compares
D.P. Yates Primary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 27% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,690
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, D.P. Yates Primary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D.P. Yates Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blythe-Bower Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D.P. Yates Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,291
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blythe-Bower Elementary
Standard public school
710 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Waterville Community Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Black Fox Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
North Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Standard public school
481 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Hopewell Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about D.P. Yates Primary
How many students attend D.P. Yates Primary?
D.P. Yates Primary has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TN. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D.P. Yates Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at D.P. Yates Primary is 13.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D.P. Yates Primary?
The largest demographic group at D.P. Yates Primary is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D.P. Yates Primary?
D.P. Yates Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D.P. Yates Primary rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, D.P. Yates Primary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Cleveland, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland?
Besides D.P. Yates Primary, Cleveland also operates Cleveland High (1,755 students), Cleveland Middle (1,291 students), and Blythe-Bower Elementary (710 students). See the Cleveland district page for the complete list.