WILLIAM YATES ELEM.

www.bssd.net

463 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William Yates Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Missouri, and serves as part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school caters to students in the elementary grades, providing a structured and supportive learning environment designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive community, encouraging parent involvement, and integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for future success. As part of the Blue Springs district, William Yates benefits from the resources and collaborative educational strategies associated with one of the more highly-regarded school systems in the region. Further information regarding school programs, events, and resources can be found on their district website at [www.bssd.net](http://www.bssd.net).

463

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM YATES ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	104
Black	85
Asian	8
Two or More	50
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	14

White
197 (42.5%)
Hispanic
104 (22.5%)
Black
85 (18.4%)
Two or More
50 (10.8%)
Pacific Islander
14 (3.0%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
Phone:	(816)874-3740
Website:	http://www.bssd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 79