William E Young School

Summary:

William E Young School is an elementary school serving grades PK-1 in Homer Glen, Illinois, with a student population of 461. The school is part of the Homer CCSD 33C district, which is ranked 177 out of 823 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

William E Young School consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) exams across grades 3 and 4. In 2022-2023, 57.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 35.4%, and 48.2% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 33%. This strong academic performance places the school among the top-performing elementary schools in Illinois. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.3 and higher-than-average spending per student of $18,815 may contribute to its success.

While Luther J Schilling School has shown comparable or even stronger performance in certain grade levels and subject areas, William E Young School generally outperforms its peers in the Homer CCSD 33C district. The school faces some challenges, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, but remains a valuable asset to the Homer Glen community and a model for other elementary schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-1

16240 S Cedar Rd
Homer Glen, IL 60491-8286

(708) 226-2010

District: Homer CCSD 33C

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,054

Students who attend William E Young School usually attend:

Middle:	Hadley Middle School
	Homer Junior High School
High:	Lockport Township High School East

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 467

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.7%

Hispanic:

11.3%

Asian:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William E Young School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.36. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (11.3%), Asian (3.4%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William E Young School is 14.5. 2 elementary schools in the Homer CCSD 33C School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare William E Young School employs 32 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William E Young School is $16,054, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 elementary schools in the Homer CCSD 33C School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William E Young School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Homer CCSD 33C:

SchoolDigger ranks Homer CCSD 33C 89^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William E Young School

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Rank History for all students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2012	78.88	401^st	2166	81.5%
2013	75.01	526^th	2167	75.7%
2014	72.41	570^th	2093	72.8%
2015	74.07	455^th	2052	77.8%
2016	78.44	392^nd	2046	80.8%
2017	84.15	274^th	2044	86.6%
2018	81.88	315^th	2037	84.5%
2019	84.58	273^rd	2086	86.9%
2021	73.50	452^nd	1948	76.8%
2022	85.26	280^th	2082	86.6%
2023	79.36	382^nd	2077	81.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	67.08	141^st	763	81.5%
2019	51.42	446^th	1194	62.6%
2021	79.57	71^st	640	88.9%
2022	62.07	264^th	1113	76.3%
2023	57.93	361^st	1156	68.8%

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Rank History for Female students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	83.56	267^th	1964	86.4%
2019	85.52	217^th	2019	89.3%
2021	74.93	347^th	1680	79.3%
2022	79.53	349^th	1970	82.3%
2023	73.35	447^th	1957	77.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	60.09	248^th	907	72.7%

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Rank History for Male students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	77.38	390^th	1972	80.2%
2019	80.53	319^th	2019	84.2%
2021	64.92	493^rd	1707	71.1%
2022	88.46	181^st	1977	90.8%
2023	81.67	295^th	1984	85.1%

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Rank History for White students at William E Young School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	68.86	403^rd	1463	72.5%
2019	73.21	318^th	1462	78.2%
2021	63.11	431^st	1308	67.0%
2022	71.39	341^st	1425	76.1%
2023	62.24	488^th	1419	65.6%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for William E Young School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	501	4	9	43	0	0	21	578
2012	498	6	11	56	0	0	20	591
2013	526	6	12	47	0	1	20	612
2014	501	6	8	38	0	1	17	571
2015	466	4	10	42	1	1	12	536
2016	408	4	13	35	2	1	11	474
2017	413	4	10	27	1	0	10	465
2018	392	4	7	31	1	0	12	447
2019	403	4	6	38	1	0	13	465
2020	395	6	4	49	0	0	15	469
2021	374	7	5	60	0	1	13	460
2022	382	11	11	46	2	0	15	467
2023	371	9	10	59	2	1	9	461
2024	377	9	16	53	1	0	11	467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at William E Young School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	578	30.5	18.9	0
2012	591	33.0	17.9	8.3
2013	612	33.0	18.5	7.4
2014	571	31.5	18.1	14.4
2015	536	32.0	16.7	18.5
2016	474	27.0	17.5	9.5
2017	465	28.3	16.4	7.3
2018	447	24.4	18.2	7.4
2019	465	29.1	15.9	8.8
2020	469	29.1	16.0	6
2021	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	467	30.1	15.4	3.9
2023	461	30.0	15.3	n/a
2024	467	32.0	14.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio William E Young School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	578	30.5	18.9	0
2012	591	33.0	17.9	8.3
2013	612	33.0	18.5	7.4
2014	571	31.5	18.1	14.4
2015	536	32.0	16.7	18.5
2016	474	27.0	17.5	9.5
2017	465	28.3	16.4	7.3
2018	447	24.4	18.2	7.4
2019	465	29.1	15.9	8.8
2020	469	29.1	16.0	6
2021	460	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	467	30.1	15.4	3.9
2023	461	30.0	15.3	n/a
2024	467	32.0	14.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William E Young School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$776 (5.3%)	$13,925 (94.7%)	$14,701
2020	$447 (2.9%)	$14,871 (97.1%)	$15,318
2021	$946 (5.5%)	$16,317 (94.5%)	$17,262
2022	$946 (5.5%)	$16,317 (94.5%)	$17,262
2023	$1,254 (6.7%)	$17,561 (93.3%)	$18,815
2024	$750 (4.7%)	$15,304 (95.3%)	$16,054

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William E Young School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 2086 Elementary schools	Ranks 382^nd of 2077 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William E Young School)	52.3	38.5	13.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Homer CCSD 33C)	52.1	38	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.4	28.8	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (William E Young School)	62.8	48.2	14.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Homer CCSD 33C)	67.2	50.9	16.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	40.6	33	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William E Young School)	62.1	57.5	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Homer CCSD 33C)	59.6	42.7	16.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	35.4	1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (William E Young School)	49	41.3	7.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Homer CCSD 33C)	46	42.2	3.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	33.5	27.7	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	465	461	0.9%
African American	4	9	125%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	38	59	55.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	403	371	7.9%
Two or More Races	13	9	30.8%

Schools Near William E Young School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)							IAR Mathematics (2024)							% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William E Young School	Public	PK, KG-1	16240 S Cedar Rd	Homer Glen	60491	Will County	Homer CCSD 33C	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(708) 226-2010	467	32	14.5		377 (80.7%)	9 (1.9%)	53 (11.3%)	16 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)								(n/a)																									$16,054	$750	$15,304
Luther J Schilling School	Public	2-4	16025 S Cedar Rd	Homer Glen	60491	Will County	Homer CCSD 33C	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(708) 226-7900	604	43	14.0		505 (83.6%)	6 (1.0%)	72 (11.9%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	85.3	268^th of 2067 public elementary schools	87.0%		82.1	334^th of 2077 public elementary schools	83.9%	66		40.5	59.4					50.5	55.8	59.4					57.7										$14,824	$446	$14,379
Reed Elementary School	Public	2-3	14939 W 143rd St	Homer Glen	60491	Will County	Will County School District 92	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 838-8031	313	31	10.0	33.2%	248 (79.2%)	5 (1.6%)	46 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.2%)								(n/a)		55.0						55.0	54.4						54.4	92.5	93.8	93.8	93.8		93.5	94.5			$22,068	$983	$21,085
William J Butler School	Public	2-4	1900 S Farrell Rd	Lockport	60441	Will County	Homer CCSD 33C	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(708) 226-5155	567	35	16.2		474 (83.6%)	6 (1.1%)	62 (10.9%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	79	388^th of 2067 public elementary schools	81.2%		68.7	587^th of 2077 public elementary schools	71.7%	199		50.0	45.4					47.7	51.3	43.3					47.3										$14,893	$347	$14,545
Walsh Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	514 Macgregor Rd	Lockport	60441	Will County	Will County School District 92	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 838-8031	346	34	10.1	28.9%	266 (76.9%)	4 (1.2%)	58 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.6%)								(n/a)																93.6	93.9	93.9	93.9	19.2	93.9	95.1	19.2		$22,749	$983	$21,766
Goodings Grove School	Public	PK, KG-1	12914 W 143rd St	Homer Glen	60491	Will County	Homer CCSD 33C	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(708) 226-7650	395	29	13.6		324 (82.0%)	6 (1.5%)	50 (12.7%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)																									$18,035	$724	$17,312
Milne Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	565 E 7th St	Lockport	60441	Will County	Lockport School District 91	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 838-0737	245	18	13.4	34.3%	173 (70.6%)	7 (2.9%)	40 (16.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.4%)								(n/a)		56.9						56.9	52.9						52.9	93.0	94.4	94.4	94.4	95.7	93.9	93.9	6.5		$16,587	$879	$15,709
Ludwig Elementary School	Public	4-5	710 N State St	Lockport	60441	Will County	Will County School District 92	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 838-8031	316	31	10.1	30.1%	243 (76.9%)	5 (1.6%)	57 (18.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	81.4	332^nd of 2067 public elementary schools	83.9%		70	563^rd of 2077 public elementary schools	72.9%	231	72.3		59.8	63.3				61.5		46.3	32.3				39.4	96.5	96.8	96.8	96.8		96.8	97.5			$22,445	$983	$21,462
Taft Grade School	Public	PK, KG-8	1605 S Washington St	Lockport	60441	Will County	Taft School District 90	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 838-0408	258	24	10.9	34.5%	160 (62.0%)	3 (1.2%)	65 (25.2%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (9.7%)	29.4	1415^th of 2067 public elementary schools	31.5%		28.9	1426^th of 2077 public elementary schools	31.3%	11	51.7	30.8	23.3	10.7	30.4	9.5	46.7	25.9	23.1	13.3	10.7	8.7	9.5	30.0	16.5	94.2	95.0	95.0	95.0	94.6	94.6	95.0		27.8	$16,642	$1,014	$15,627
River Valley School	Public	2-3	15425 E 127th St	Lemont	60439	Cook County	Lemont-Bromberek Central School District 113A	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(630) 257-2286	578	38	15.4	17.0%	472 (81.7%)	5 (0.9%)	61 (10.6%)	25 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.6%)								(n/a)		50.4						50.3	63.5						63.5										$12,768	$424	$12,344

Frequently Asked Questions about William E Young School

How many students attend William E Young School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended William E Young School.

What is the racial makeup of William E Young School?

Students at William E Young School are 81% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of William E Young School attend?

Students who attend William E Young School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hadley Middle School
Middle : Homer Junior High School
High : Lockport Township High School East

What district is William E Young School in?

Homer CCSD 33C

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