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Marya Yates Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Matteson, Illinois · ESD 159
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students284
Student:Teacher11.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch66%
Title INo
Marya Yates
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
284
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
66%+12.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Marya Yates Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Matteson, Illinois. The school enrolls 284 students. It is part of the ESD 159 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictESD 159
County17031
CityMatteson
ZIP60443
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173630004834

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment284
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino1.7%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian92.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
1.7%
Black
0.3%
Asian
92.9%
Two+
3.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %66%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)