Yoakum Primary serves 207 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yoakum Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Yoakum Primary's student population of 207 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Yoakum Primary is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
74%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Yoakum Primary?
207 students attend Yoakum Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Yoakum Primary students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yoakum Primary?
Yoakum Primary has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yoakum Primary offer ?
Yoakum Primary offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Yoakum Primary part of?
Yoakum Primary is part of Yoakum Independent School District.
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