Enrollment
284
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Matteson, IL
Marya Yates Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marya Yates Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173630004834
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marya Yates Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Matteson · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 284
- students enrolled
Marya Yates Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marya Yates Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marya Yates Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marya Yates Elementary School
Marya Yates Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Matteson, Illinois, enrolling 284 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 284 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Esd 159 spends $21,734 per pupil, 28% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Matteson's public schools, it stands alongside Woodgate Elem School (260 students): Marya Yates Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 14.4:1).
Esd 159 also operates Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students) and Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students) alongside Marya Yates Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marya Yates Elementary School compares
Marya Yates Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,734
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 4.2%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Marya Yates Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esd 159, which includes Marya Yates Elementary School.
$21,734
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marya Yates Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodgate Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marya Yates Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Matteson
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Marya Yates Elementary School
How many students attend Marya Yates Elementary School?
Marya Yates Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Matteson, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marya Yates Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marya Yates Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marya Yates Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marya Yates Elementary School is African American at 87.3% of enrollment, in Matteson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marya Yates Elementary School?
Marya Yates Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marya Yates Elementary School rank among public schools in Matteson?
By Resource Investment Index, Marya Yates Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Matteson on the city page.
Is Marya Yates Elementary School a good school?
Marya Yates Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Esd 159?
Besides Marya Yates Elementary School, Esd 159 also operates Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students), Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students), and Neil Armstrong Elem School (266 students). See the Esd 159 district page for the complete list.
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