Very Good
#710 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 19% in state
Nancy Young Elementary School
Elementary School · Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Aurora, IL
An Indian Prairie Cusd 204 elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 Asbury Dr, Aurora, IL 60502
- Math 46% proficient (2021)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nancy Young Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nancy Young Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,522/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aurora), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,421
Median home value
$389,100
Median rent
$1,953/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C I Johnson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 3–5 | 0.9 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Gwendolyn Brooks ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 707 | Compare → |
| Reba O Steck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Danielle-joy Peterson Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Indian Prairie Cusd 204
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #18 of 32
- District spending per student
- $18,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nancy Young Elementary School is listed in Indian Prairie CUSD 204; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nancy Young Elementary School
Nancy Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Aurora, IL, part of Indian Prairie Cusd 204, serving approximately 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #710 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nancy Young Elementary School
What grades does Nancy Young Elementary School serve?
Nancy Young Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Nancy Young Elementary School?
Nancy Young Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nancy Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nancy Young Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nancy Young Elementary School rank in IL?
Nancy Young Elementary School ranks #710 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Nancy Young Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nancy Young Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Nancy Young Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nancy Young Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nancy Young Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nancy Young Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nancy Young Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nancy Young Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nancy Young Elementary School?
20.1% of students at Nancy Young Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (630) 375-3800
- Area population (ZIP 60502)
- 23,242
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60502; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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