Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Yankee Ridge 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 is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yankee Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Yankee Ridge Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yankee Ridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yankee Ridge Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3216 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
49%
17%
White
32%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
2%
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 is Yankee Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Yankee Ridge Elementary School is ranked #3216 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Yankee Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Yankee Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wiley Elementary School, Leal Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Yankee Ridge Elementary School?
357 students attend Yankee Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Yankee Ridge Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yankee Ridge Elementary School?
Yankee Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Yankee Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Yankee Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Yankee Ridge Elementary School part of?
Yankee Ridge Elementary School is part of Urbana SD 116 School District.
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