Very Good
#632 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 20% in state
Yale Elementary School
Elementary School · Yale Public Schools · Yale, MI
An elementary school in Yale, MI where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 SCHOOL DR, Yale, MI 48097
- Math 51% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yale Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yale Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,177
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Yale Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avoca Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 242 | Compare → |
| John F Farrellemmett Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 206 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Yale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yale Elementary School is listed in Yale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yale Elementary School
Yale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yale, MI, part of Yale Public Schools, serving approximately 342 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yale Elementary School
What grades does Yale Elementary School serve?
Yale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yale Elementary School rank in MI?
Yale Elementary School ranks #632 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Yale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Yale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yale Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Yale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Yale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yale Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Yale Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (810) 387-3231
- Area population (ZIP 48097)
- 5,400
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48097; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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