William E Young School

(708)226-2010

461 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

William E. Young School, located in Homer Glen, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade. As a prominent part of the Homer Community Consolidated School District 33C, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and academically rigorous environment. It emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects while integrating character development and community involvement into the daily student experience.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative culture, which brings together dedicated educators, engaged parents, and a diverse student body. Beyond the classroom, William E. Young School offers various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster creativity, social-emotional growth, and a lifelong love of learning. With a focus on modern teaching practices and student-centered instruction, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

461

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William E Young School
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	59
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	9
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
371 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
59 (12.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.2 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Homer CCSD 33C
Phone:	(708)226-2010
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 80