Serving 596 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 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Nancy Young Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Nancy Young Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nancy Young Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)46%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
59%
6%
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Hispanic
12%
28%
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Black
11%
16%
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White
13%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nancy Young Elementary School's ranking?
Nancy Young Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 3,426 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 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Nancy Young Elementary School?
596 students attend Nancy Young Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Nancy Young Elementary School students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% 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 13:1.
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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