Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Yorkville Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yorkville Grade School serves the northwest part of Yorkville, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yorkville Grade School's student population of 192 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
192 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Yorkville Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Grade School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1093 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
28%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yorkville Grade School's ranking?
Yorkville Grade School is ranked #1093 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Yorkville Grade School?
192 students attend Yorkville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Yorkville Grade School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yorkville Grade School?
Yorkville Grade School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yorkville Grade School offer ?
Yorkville Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Yorkville Grade School part of?
Yorkville Grade School is part of Yorkville CUSD 115 School District.
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