Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nancy Young Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 603 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nancy Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Nancy Young Elementary School's student population of 603 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
603 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nancy Young Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Young Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#725 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
53%
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
17%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Young Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Young Elementary School is ranked #725 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Nancy Young Elementary School often compared to?
Nancy Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reba O Steck Elementary School, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Nancy Young Elementary School?
603 students attend Nancy Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Nancy Young Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nancy Young Elementary School?
Nancy Young Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nancy Young Elementary School offer ?
Nancy Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nancy Young Elementary School part of?
Nancy Young Elementary School is part of Indian Prairie CUSD 204 School District.
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