Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Yankeetown School

Q: Is Yankeetown School a good school?

Yankeetown School ranks 1153 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1153^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Yankeetown School is a small, rural PK-8 school in Yankeetown, FL, serving just 250 students in the Levy County district, where nearly 70% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced subjects, with 100% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 79% proficient in Civics on recent exams—far exceeding state and district averages. However, its English Language Arts (ELA) results show a dramatic split: 8th graders achieved a 73% proficiency rate, well above the state average of 60%, while 7th graders scored just 35%, well below the state average of 62%. This 38-point gap between consecutive grades is the largest seen in any subject across nearby schools, including Lecanto Primary School and Homosassa Elementary School. The school’s small size makes it vulnerable to such cohort effects, where a single struggling group of students can dramatically swing overall metrics.

Despite spending $14,987 per student—substantially more than any nearby school like Crystal River Primary School ($12,825)—Yankeetown has the highest student-teacher ratio (23.2) among comparison schools, suggesting funds go toward operational costs rather than smaller classes. Chronic absenteeism is a critical challenge, with a 37.7% rate in 2023-2024, the highest in the area and well above the state average of 31.4%. Yet the school has shown a remarkable upward trend, climbing from the 9th percentile statewide in 2021-2022 to the 49th percentile in 2025-2026, outperforming its surrounding Citrus and Marion County districts. Reducing absenteeism could be the single most impactful lever for this school to achieve even higher ratings.

250

Students ?

23.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,987

Per pupil spending ?

69.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4500 Highway 40 W
Yankeetown, FL 34498

(352) 447-2372

District: Levy

Students who attend Yankeetown School usually attend:

High:

Levy Virtual Franchise

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.4%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Yankeetown School to nearby elementary schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 49th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Levy

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg53%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,153^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to bottom 49% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

648^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Levy

47^th of 70Levy among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	1153 of 2240	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.3	1436 of 2258	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.3	1038 of 2256	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	38.2	1381 of 2240	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	14.0	2022 of 2219	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	31.3	1540 of 2247	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.8	1695 of 2182	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.5	1423 of 2118	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	27.7	1559 of 2112	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	38.3	1303 of 2087	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	14.2	1881 of 2064	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	32.1	1434 of 2029	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	31.6	1405 of 1984	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.8	1505 of 1985	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	43.9	1163 of 1919	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	29.7	1406 of 1847	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	44.2	1065 of 1789	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.8	977 of 1786	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	38.7	1080 of 1688	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	44.7	140 of 202	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	53.8	123 of 199	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	48.1	648 of 1216	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.4	515 of 1205	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	60.8	436 of 1196	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	411 of 1177	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.8	657 of 1148	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	574 of 1136	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.5	750 of 1099	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.3	437 of 1035	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	44.7	566 of 1031	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	43.8	559 of 997	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.6	558 of 999	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.6	411 of 956	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	60.3	358 of 897	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	332 of 891	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	384 of 839	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	54.4	379 of 780	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.3	249 of 740	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.9	241 of 736	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.2	268 of 675	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2005	67.1	192 of 602	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.1	288 of 593	51.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 1100%+37 vs state

Civics79%~ state avg

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Math57%-5 vs state

Science56%~ state avg

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Yankeetown School and help other families decide.

Rate Yankeetown School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Yankeetown School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Yankeetown School	Public	PK, KG-8	4500 Highway 40 W	Yankeetown	34498	Levy County	Levy	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 447-2372	250	11	23.2	69.6%	222 (88.8%)	3 (1.2%)	12 (4.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	49.4	1153^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	48.5%		37.3	1436^th of 2258 public elementary schools	36.4%	283	63.0	58.0	62.0	62.0	35.0	73.0	71.0	53.0	50.0	56.0	61.0	50.0	65.0	46.0	100.0	79.0	$14,987	$1,661	$13,326
Crystal River Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8624 W Crystal St	Crystal River	34428	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2211	644	39	16.4	59.5%	484 (75.2%)	24 (3.7%)	79 (12.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.2%)	46.6	1233^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	45.0%		38.7	1396^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.2%	163	61.0	52.0	62.0				60.0	72.0	45.0	100.0			51.0				$12,825	$1,259	$11,567
Citrus Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3570 W Century Blvd	Citrus Springs	34433	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-4079	877	46	19.0	54.7%	625 (71.3%)	59 (6.7%)	128 (14.6%)	6 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	56 (6.4%)	22.8	1850^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.4%		33.3	1547^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.5%	303	53.0	50.0	43.0				59.0	43.0	31.0	100.0			39.0				$9,294	$1,160	$8,134
Central Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	185 W Citrus Springs Blvd	Citrus Springs	34434	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 344-3833	801	44	18.1	52.9%	529 (66.0%)	60 (7.5%)	139 (17.4%)	12 (1.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	59 (7.4%)	20.8	1902^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.1%		38.1	1416^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.3%	486	47.0	50.0	50.0				49.0	48.0	23.0	100.0			36.0				$9,673	$1,063	$8,610
Rock Crusher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	814 S Rock Crusher Rd	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 795-2010	664	38	17.4	57.7%	518 (78.0%)	13 (2.0%)	76 (11.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (8.0%)	53.4	1064^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.5%		60.4	870^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.5%	194	64.0	59.0	58.0				67.0	78.0	54.0	100.0			51.0				$10,479	$1,219	$9,261
Dunnellon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10235 SW 180th Avenue Rd	Dunnellon	34432	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6710	644	39	16.5	63.2%	323 (50.2%)	50 (7.8%)	235 (36.5%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.3%)	36.3	1493^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	33.3%		35	1495^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.8%	2	50.0	49.0	52.0				51.0	65.0	52.0				59.0				$11,629	$1,289	$10,340
Romeo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19550 SW 36th St	Dunnellon	34431	Marion County	Marion	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 465-6700	747	43	17.3	66.7%	321 (43.0%)	46 (6.2%)	345 (46.2%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.0%)	36.8	1484^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.8%		33.2	1551^st of 2258 public elementary schools	31.3%	67	41.0	42.0	48.0				64.0	65.0	69.0				51.0				$11,489	$1,293	$10,196
Forest Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2927 N Forest Ridge Blvd	Hernando	34442	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 527-1808	665	37	17.9	51.0%	431 (64.8%)	24 (3.6%)	142 (21.4%)	26 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	38 (5.7%)	43.4	1311^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.5%		41.2	1321^st of 2258 public elementary schools	41.5%	10	61.0	61.0	57.0				62.0	59.0	42.0	100.0			51.0				$10,820	$1,047	$9,773
Homosassa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10935 W Yulee Dr	Homosassa	34448	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 628-2953	405	23	17.9	64.0%	343 (84.7%)	3 (0.7%)	37 (9.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.9%)	43	1318^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.2%		39	1389^th of 2258 public elementary schools	38.5%	71	56.0	43.0	52.0				62.0	54.0	57.0	100.0			78.0				$12,287	$1,120	$11,166
Lecanto Primary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3790 W Educational Path	Lecanto	34461	Citrus County	Citrus	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 746-2220	816	44	18.7	52.1%	635 (77.8%)	21 (2.6%)	105 (12.9%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	40 (4.9%)	58.6	912^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.3%		53.6	1026^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.6%	114	67.0	60.0	59.0				76.0	59.0	67.0	100.0			61.0				$9,695	$1,186	$8,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Yankeetown School

Is Yankeetown School a good school?

Yankeetown School ranks 1153^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Yankeetown School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 250 students attended Yankeetown School.

What is the racial makeup of Yankeetown School?

Students at Yankeetown School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What schools do graduates of Yankeetown School attend?

Students who attend Yankeetown School usually go on to attend:

High : Levy Virtual Franchise

What district is Yankeetown School in?

Levy

Rate Yankeetown School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Elementary School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Yankeetown, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Yankeetown School!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.