Serving 140 students in grades 3-5, York Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
York Center 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 York Center Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
York Center Elementary School is ranked #2450 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are York Center Elementary School often compared to?
York Center Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park View Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend York Center Elementary School?
140 students attend York Center Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of York Center Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of York Center Elementary School?
York Center Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does York Center Elementary School offer ?
York Center Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is York Center Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 140 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 89%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
