Enrollment
448
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport News, VA
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Richard T. Yates Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510264001070
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard T. Yates Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools.
- #14 of 27
- schools in Newport News · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 91.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Richard T. Yates Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks #14 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA.
School address
District: Newport News City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510264001070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.8%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard T. Yates Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard T. Yates Elementary
Richard T. Yates Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Newport News, Virginia, enrolling 448 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.8% of students qualify for free meals, 59% above the Virginia average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 448 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,868 Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 372 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #318, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (38%) (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 448 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Newport News's public schools, it stands alongside Joseph H. Saunders Elementary (660 students): Richard T. Yates Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 17.4:1).
Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students) and Menchville High (1,707 students) alongside Richard T. Yates Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richard T. Yates Elementary compares
Richard T. Yates Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.8% | ▲ 59% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Virginia - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
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
$15,115
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
African American 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Richard T. Yates Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newport News City Public Schools, which includes Richard T. Yates Elementary.
$15,115
Per student
+3%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 50.6%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard T. Yates Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Menchville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Denbigh High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heritage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard T. Yates Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Newport News
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Achievable Dream Academy
Standard public school
641 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary
Standard public school
634 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Discovery Stem Academy
Standard public school
561 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Kiln Creek Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Katherine Johnson Elementary
Standard public school
553 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Richard T. Yates Elementary
How many students attend Richard T. Yates Elementary?
Richard T. Yates Elementary has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport News, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary is 16:1, which is 15% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richard T. Yates Elementary?
91.8% of students at Richard T. Yates Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard T. Yates Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Richard T. Yates Elementary is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Newport News, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard T. Yates Elementary?
Richard T. Yates Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richard T. Yates Elementary rank among schools in Newport News?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard T. Yates Elementary ranks #14 of 27 schools in Newport News, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Newport News on the city page.
Is Richard T. Yates Elementary a good school?
Richard T. Yates Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Newport News City Public Schools?
Besides Richard T. Yates Elementary, Newport News City Public Schools also operates Woodside High (1,723 students), Menchville High (1,707 students), and Warwick High (1,622 students). See the Newport News City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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