Yuma Elementary

130 Grover Cleveland Lane
Gate City, VA 24251

www.scottschools.com

199 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Yuma Elementary School, located in Gate City, Virginia, is a small, rural public school serving students within the Scott County Public Schools district. Situated in a quiet, close-knit community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills. With its emphasis on personalized attention and community involvement, Yuma Elementary aims to provide a safe and nurturing space where young learners can grow both intellectually and socially during their formative years.

As part of the Scott County school system, Yuma Elementary adheres to the district’s mission of preparing students for future academic success. The school balances traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools to meet state curriculum standards. Beyond academics, the school prides itself on maintaining strong relationships with local families, often serving as a central hub for community engagement and school-wide events that promote a sense of pride and belonging among its students and staff.

199

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Yuma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	8
Black	3
Two or More	1

White
187 (94.0%)
Hispanic
8 (4.0%)
Black
3 (1.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scott County Public Schools
Phone:	(276)386-3109
Website:	http://www.scottschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 14

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 19

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Yuma Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	14
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	27
Grade 2	25
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	26
Grade 6	19

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Yuma Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	90	45.2%
Male	109	54.8%

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