Total enrollment
430
-72 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Yates Center
Kansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Yates Center runs across 2 schools, enrolling approximately 430 students, averaging 215 per campus.
7-year change in Yates Center
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 92%
% Hispanic
4%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,270
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
430
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yates Center Elem | Elementary | PK-06 | 249 |
| Yates Center High | High | 07-12 | 181 |
About Yates Center
Yates Center, Kansas is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 430 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Yates Center is around 215 students, 39% lower than the Kansas average of about 355.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 14%: 502 students in SY 2017-18 versus 430 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment grew from 0% to 4%.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Yates Center discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.