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Richard T. Yates Elementary

Newport News, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Newport News City Public Schools

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About Richard T. Yates Elementary

Richard T. Yates Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Newport News, Virginia. Enrollment was 448 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newport News. There are about 22.4 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (20 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a midsize city. It is one of 38 schools in Newport News City Public Schools. Within 5 miles there are 42 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	73 Maxwell Ln, Newport News, VA 23606
Phone	(757) 881-5450
School district	Newport News City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	448
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	20
Students per teacher	22.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Newport News city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510264001070). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Denbigh Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Newport News · 1.2 mi Ethel M. Gildersleeve MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Newport News · 1.2 mi Hampton Roads International Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 7Newport News · 1.3 mi L.F. Palmer ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.4 mi Menchville HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Newport News · 1.5 mi Willis A. Jenkins ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.6 mi Hampton Roads AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Newport News · 1.6 mi Hidenwood ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Richard T. Yates Elementary serve?

Richard T. Yates Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Richard T. Yates Elementary?

Richard T. Yates Elementary reported 448 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard T. Yates Elementary?

About 22.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 448 students and 20 teachers in federal data.

Is Richard T. Yates Elementary a public or charter school?

Richard T. Yates Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Richard T. Yates Elementary in?

Richard T. Yates Elementary is part of Newport News City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/newport-news-city-public-schools/

Where is Richard T. Yates Elementary located?

Richard T. Yates Elementary is at 73 Maxwell Ln, Newport News, VA 23606. The phone number is (757) 881-5450.

How many other schools are near Richard T. Yates Elementary?

There are 42 other schools within 5 miles of Richard T. Yates Elementary in our directory.