Yankee Ridge Elem School

Urbana SD 116
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
404 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Yankee Ridge Elementary School, located in Urbana, Illinois, serves as a prominent educational pillar within the Urbana School District 116. Known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students—academically, socially, and emotionally. By emphasizing personalized learning strategies and community engagement, Yankee Ridge aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success, encouraging critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving from an early age.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Yankee Ridge is noted for its active school culture and strong partnership with local families. The school leverages its location in the heart of the community to provide various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that help students explore their interests outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated staff and a focus on equity and excellence, the school maintains a reputation for being a welcoming space where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader Urbana community.
404
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    226 (55.9%)
  • White
    107 (26.5%)
  • Two or More
    35 (8.7%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (6.2%)
  • Asian
    9 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Urbana SD 116
Phone: (217)384-3608
Website: http://www.usd116.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
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
Kindergarten 66
Grade 1 83
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 62
Grade 4 61
Grade 5 65
Gender Ratio