Yorkwood Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
United CUSD 304 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Yorkwood Elementary School?
169 students attend Yorkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Yorkwood Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yorkwood Elementary School?
Yorkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Yorkwood Elementary School offer ?
Yorkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Yorkwood Elementary School part of?
Yorkwood Elementary School is part of United CUSD 304 School District.
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