Serving 271 students in grades 3-5, Howard A Yeager Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 8% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 7% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)8%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)7%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Hispanic
63%
29%
Black
33%
16%
White
1%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% IL state average).
How many students attend Howard A Yeager Elementary School?
271 students attend Howard A Yeager Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Howard A Yeager Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Howard A Yeager Elementary School?
Howard A Yeager Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Howard A Yeager Elementary School offer ?
Howard A Yeager Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Howard A Yeager Elementary School part of?
Howard A Yeager Elementary School is part of North Chicago School District 187.
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