Yale Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-24%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
99%
17%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
34%
27%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Yale Elementary School?
179 students attend Yale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Yale Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yale Elementary School?
Yale Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yale Elementary School offer ?
Yale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yale Elementary School part of?
Yale Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
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