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Yorkville Grade School

Elementary School · Yorkville Cusd 115 · Yorkville, IL

A Yorkville Cusd 115 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.

201 W Somonauk St, Yorkville, IL 60560

  • Math 35% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$14,596
Chronic Absenteeism26.9%

Students at Yorkville Grade School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

34.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Yorkville Grade 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 45Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average461/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yorkville), 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

$112,160

Median home value

$324,900

Median rent

$1,626/mo

College educated

38.2%

Homeownership

83.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Parkview Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–120.1 mi335Compare →
Circle Center Grade SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7K–31.0 mi548Compare →
Grace Holistic Center for EducationPrivate · tuition6.9privatePK–121.4 mi53Compare →
Yorkville Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK1.4 mi145Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Yorkville Cusd 115

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#7 of 9
District spending per student
$14,596NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Yorkville Grade School is listed in Yorkville CUSD 115; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Yorkville Grade School

Yorkville Grade School is a public elementary school in Yorkville, IL, part of Yorkville Cusd 115, serving approximately 242 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,957 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Yorkville Grade School

What grades does Yorkville Grade School serve?

Yorkville Grade School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend Yorkville Grade School?

Yorkville Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Yorkville Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Yorkville Grade School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Yorkville Grade School rank in IL?

Yorkville Grade School ranks #1,957 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Yorkville Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Yorkville Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Yorkville Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Yorkville Grade School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Yorkville Grade School a charter school?

No, Yorkville Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Yorkville Grade School a Title I school?

No, Yorkville Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yorkville Grade School?

34.7% of students at Yorkville Grade 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
Pre-K – 3rd
Enrollment
242
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Kendall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.9%
Area population (ZIP 60560)
27,798
Area average commute
34.6 min
Area median age
35
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 60560; 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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