Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Yorkville Grade School ranks in the top 30% 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 28%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yorkville Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Yorkville Grade School's student population of 256 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yorkville Grade School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yorkville Grade School is 0.51, 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
#990 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
67%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
2%
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 #990 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 28% 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?
256 students attend Yorkville Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Yorkville Grade School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkville Grade School?
Yorkville Grade School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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