Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Young 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Young Elementary School's student population of 480 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3224 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
80%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
46%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Elementary School's ranking?
Young Elementary School is ranked #3224 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Young Elementary School often compared to?
Young Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skinner Elementary School, Frazier Perspectives Magnet Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Young Elementary School?
480 students attend Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Young Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Elementary School?
Young Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young Elementary School offer ?
Young Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Young Elementary School part of?
Young Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Elementary School located?
Young Elementary School is located in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 21 other public schools located in Austin.
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