- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer Glen, IL
William E Young School
Federal NCES profile for William E Young School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171950006105
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E Young School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 452
- students enrolled
William E Young School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E Young School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Homer Ccsd 33c · Illinois
NCES ID 171950006105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
William E Young School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 171950006105 · Homer Glen, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Homer Jr High School (865 students)
William E Young School held near 467 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
William E Young School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Homer Jr High
Homer Jr High School
865 students
- Hadley Middle
Hadley Middle School
834 students
- Luther J Schil
Luther J Schilling School
587 students
- William J Butl
William J Butler School
557 students
- This school
William E Young School
452 students
- Goodings Grove
Goodings Grove School
409 students
What this shows William E Young School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E Young School compares
William E Young School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, William E Young School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Homer Ccsd 33c reports $17,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E Young School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hadley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther J Schilling School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J Butler School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodings Grove School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E Young School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer Glen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hadley Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Luther J Schilling School
Standard public school
587 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Goodings Grove School
Standard public school
409 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Reed Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E Young School
How many students attend William E Young School?
William E Young School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer Glen, IL. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 467 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E Young School?
The student-teacher ratio at William E Young School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E Young School?
The largest demographic group at William E Young School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E Young School?
William E Young School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 William E Young School rank among elementary schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, William E Young School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Homer Glen on the city page.
What other schools are in Homer Ccsd 33c?
Besides William E Young School, Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students), Hadley Middle School (834 students), and Luther J Schilling School (587 students). See the Homer Ccsd 33c district page for the complete list.