- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Marya Yates Elementary School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 173630004834 · Matteson, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Colin Powell Middle Sch (564 students)
Marya Yates Elementary School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 265 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Marya Yates Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Colin Powell M
Colin Powell Middle Sch
564 students
- This school
Marya Yates Elementary School
284 students
- Sieden Prairie
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
279 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Elem School
266 students
- Woodgate Elem
Woodgate Elem School
260 students
What this shows Marya Yates Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marya Yates Elementary School compares
Marya Yates Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,994
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Esd 159 reports $23,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.