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 equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
63%
27%
Black
33%
17%
White
1%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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