About Our School

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Welcome to Yale Elementary!

Yale Elementary sparks curiosity, creativity, and excellence in every learner. A TEA “A” rated campus with distinctions in closing gaps and student growth, and an AVID Elementary and 2024 Solution Tree Promising Practices school, Yale engages students with hands-on, real-world learning every day. Our passionate teachers and vibrant classrooms inspire a love of learning, challenge students to think critically, explore boldly, collaborate effectively, and grow with confidence and purpose, preparing them for lifelong success.

Through a strong community of volunteers, parents and school staff, students at Yale have many opportunities to continue their learning beyond the core-curricular day.  Co-curricular and extracurricular activities offered at Yale include:

  • Student Council
  • Choir
  • 6th Grade Band and Orchestra
  • Book Club
  • Cheer Club
  • Drawing Club
  • Lego Club
  • Pet Community Service (Happy Tails)
  • Puzzle Club

Mission

A united community that grows all students academically, socially, and emotionally to inspire successful, global leaders of tomorrow. 

History of Yale

Yale Elementary welcomed students for the first time in the fall of 1974 with Jerry Hall as Principal.  Yale has also been led by Carolyn Bukhair, Bob Parks, Rudy Rogers, Dr. John Phillips, Steve Lemons, Philip Bates, Dr. Stanley Crawford, and Suzanne Davis. Yale’s current Principal is Dr. Carrie Greer.