Marya Yates Elementary School

www.dist159.com

284 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marya Yates Elementary School, located at 6131 Allemong Dr in Matteson, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Matteson School District 162. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. As part of a district committed to preparing students for future success, the school focuses on providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum requirements with social-emotional learning initiatives.

The school community is characterized by its focus on inclusivity and collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Matteson neighborhood. By utilizing a variety of teaching strategies and instructional resources, Marya Yates strives to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to excel. With a strong commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing atmosphere, the school plays a vital role in the foundational education of children within the community.

284

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marya Yates Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	17
Black	248
Asian	3
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

Black
248 (87.3%)
Hispanic
17 (6.0%)
Two or More
12 (4.2%)
White
3 (1.1%)
Asian
3 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	ESD 159
Phone:	(708)720-1800
Website:	http://www.dist159.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 27

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 42