What Yorkville School District 115 does

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 (DBA Y115) is an Illinois public K-12 school district serving approximately 7,097-7,100 students across an 85-square-mile attendance area in Kendall and Kane Counties, roughly 50 miles southwest of Chicago. The district operates 11 schools spanning Early Childhood (ages 3-4) through Grade 12 — including three K-3 grade schools, three K-6 elementary schools, an intermediate school (4-6), a middle school (7-8), a freshman academy (Grade 9), and a high school (Grades 10-12) — plus a Transition Program for students ages 18-22, an Administrative Center, a Center for Innovation, and a Maintenance Facility. It employs 1,519 people (581 certified faculty, 157 support personnel, 87 maintenance/custodial, 39 administrators) at a 19:1 student-teacher ratio and is led by Superintendent Dr. Matt Zediker (appointed July 1, 2024) under an elected seven-member Board of Education.

The district's core service is comprehensive public education: preschool programming, K-6 elementary, 7-8 middle, and 9-12 high school academics, including 24 Advanced Placement courses, 36 college-credit-eligible courses, dual language and English Learner programs, special education (12% of students), Title I supplemental support at five schools, athletics, and a nationally recognized music and performing arts program serving 500+ daily high school students. Its underlying technology stack includes a 1:1 Chromebook initiative, Edupoint Synergy Student Information System (StudentVUE/ParentVUE), Canvas LMS for grades 7-12, Google Meet for synchronous E-Learning day instruction, Finalsite CMS for the district website, LearnPlatform for SOPPA compliance, 8to18 for athletic registration, MySchoolBucks for fee payments, and Diligent for board governance. Performance signals include a 96-97% graduation rate (highest among peer districts), 85% of graduates attending college, 9 of 10 schools rated 'commendable' on the Illinois State Report Card, and a 3.9/4.0 Financial Profile score.

Yorkville CUSD 115 is primarily funded through local property taxes (subject to Illinois's PTELL tax cap), Illinois Evidence-Based Funding (district sits at 76% adequacy — historically among the lowest-funded in Illinois), and federal Title I funds. Ancillary revenue streams include USDA National School Lunch Program meal fees ($1.80 breakfast, $2.80 lunch, operated by Whitson's), $80 per-sport athletic participation fees, and facility rentals. The FY2026-27 Current Operating Expense Budget is $120,267,729 ($13,360 per-student instructional spending). A $275,143,683 bond referendum is on the March 17, 2026 primary ballot to fund new construction and expansion. As a government entity organized under the Illinois School Code, the district has no shareholders, investors, or commercial customers — its 'customers' are the resident families within its attendance boundaries.

Name

Yorkville School District 115

Legal name

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115

Website

https://y115.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 is an Illinois public K-12 district serving approximately 7,100 students across 11 schools and an 85-square-mile area in Kendall and Kane Counties, funded primarily by property taxes with a $120 million FY2026-27 operating budget.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorkville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levy: Primary revenue source. Board of Education adopts annual levy certified to county clerks by last Tuesday in December. Limited by Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) tax cap. 2026-27 budget is $120,267,729.
2. Illinois State Funding (Evidence-Based Funding): State funding via the Evidence-Based Funding formula. District is historically funded at 67-76% adequacy and is among the lowest-funded districts in Illinois.
3. Federal Title I Funding: Federally funded supplemental program providing early intervention support at K-8 level to schools with highest poverty rates: Autumn Creek ES, Bristol GS, Yorkville IS, Yorkville GS, Yorkville MS.
4. Food Service Fees (NSLP): Breakfast ($1.80) and Lunch ($2.80) fees plus à la carte items for grades 6-12, paid via Family Portal (yorkville.familyportal.cloud) or cash. Operates within USDA National School Lunch Program.
5. Athletic Participation Fees: $80 athletic participation fee per sport, per athlete, due one week after rosters are set, collected via 8to18 registration platform.
6. Referendum Bond Proceeds (Proposed): $275,143,683 bond proposal on March 17, 2026 ballot, combined with $20M in district reserves, to fund new schools, high school expansion, and infrastructure improvements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 is a public K-12 school district delivering preschool-through-12th-grade educational services across 11 schools in Kendall and Kane Counties, Illinois. The district operates an 85-square-mile attendance boundary serving more than 7,100 students with comprehensive academic programs (including 24 AP courses, 36 college-credit courses, dual language, special education), athletics, performing arts, food services, transportation, and student support services. It is funded primarily through local property taxes and Illinois state aid.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yorkville CUSD 115 K-12 Educational Program
• Yorkville High School (Grades 10-12)
• Yorkville High School Academy (Grade 9)
• Yorkville Middle School (Grades 7-8)
• Yorkville Intermediate School (Grades 4-6)
• Elementary Schools (Grades K-6)
• Grade Schools (Grades K-3)
• Early Childhood Center
• Yorkville Transition Program (Ages 18-22)
• Food Services Program
• Yorkville Athletics Program
• YHS Music and Performing Arts Program
• Elementary Music Program
• Health Services Program
• Student Support Services

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration21 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, operational and minor.

• Yorkville Educational Foundation (YEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit partner (http://www.yef115.org/) that collaborates with the district on alumni engagement, scholarships, and educational programming. Operates the YHS Alumni Network (https://www.yef115.org/alumni) to build a strong Foxes community. Board member relationships: President Dr. Shawn Schumacher leads BOE while YEF runs alumni initiatives.
• Studio GCcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDistrict's appointed architectural firm leading the Facilities Master Plan process. Partnered since August 2024 for the Board of Education Facilities Workshop and ongoing master plan architecture. Responsible for designing proposed new middle school, elementary school, and high school expansions in the $275M referendum plan.
• EOSullivancoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDistrict's Community Engagement Consultant leading the Facilities Master Plan community engagement process. Collected 1,401 data points via committees, public surveys, and engagement participants. Recommended Solution 3 for the March 2026 referendum based on community feedback.
• Edupoint (Synergy / StudentVUE / ParentVUE)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudent Information System provider. Powers the district's StudentVUE and ParentVUE dashboards at il-ycusd-psv.edupoint.com. Students log in using their Chromebook credentials to access class schedules, teacher messaging, calendar, and demographic/transportation information.
• FinalsitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite Content Management System provider powering the district's www.y115.org website, including mobile app, news, calendars, and resource management.
• AppliTrack (ROE24)operationalTechnology or IntegrationOnline application platform used for district job postings and employment applications. Hosted at applitrack.com/roe24 in conjunction with the Regional Office of Education.
• 8to18 (8to18.com)operationalTechnology or IntegrationAthletic registration and scheduling platform. Powers YHS Athletic Registration at yorkvillehs.8to18.com and athletic calendar at il.8to18.com/yorkvillehs.
• LearnPlatformcoreTechnology or IntegrationSOPPA compliance and educational software vetting tool hosted at y115.app.learnplatform.com. Used to ensure compliance with the Student Online Personal Protection Act.
• Diligent (Diligent OnePlatform)operationalTechnology or IntegrationBoard governance and meeting management platform hosted at y115.community.diligentoneplatform.com/portal. Supports Board of Education meetings, documents, and public access.
• MySchoolBucksoperationalTechnology or IntegrationOnline payment portal hosted at myschoolbucks.com for school fees, meal accounts, and other payments.
• Whitson'soperationalImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracted food service provider operating the National School Lunch Program at Yorkville CUSD 115. Coordinates lunch accounts and free/reduced meal applications.
• The NAMM FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation that awarded Yorkville CUSD 115 the 2019 Best Communities for Music Education designation. The program distinguishes districts leading the way with music and arts as significant elements of education, with verification by the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas.
• UChicago Impact (Illinois 5Essentials Survey)operationalTechnology or IntegrationSurvey administrator for the Illinois 5Essentials Survey on behalf of the Illinois State Board of Education. Generates data on Effective Leaders, Collaborative Teachers, Involved Families, Supportive Environments, and Ambitious Instruction. Parent survey window: February 3 - March 13, 2026.
• Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional vocational education partner (http://www.ivvc.net/) listed under the district's Academic Resources for career and technical education opportunities.
• Yorkville Music BoostersoperationalGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity booster organization (www.yorkvillemusic.org) supporting YHS and YMS Music & Performing Arts programs, performances, and student music activities.
• Parent-Teacher Organization Council (PTOC)operationalGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrict-wide parent-teacher organization umbrella council supporting school PTOs across the district.
• Business Advisory Council (BAC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFormal advisory body connecting district with local business community to inform curriculum and career readiness. Includes partnerships for College & Career Days, YHS Field Experience Program, and Y-fi Student Friendly Business designation.
• WSPY RadiooperationalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station (WSPY 107.1 FM, WSPY-AM 1480, WSQR AM-1180/93.5 FM) used as emergency broadcast channel and earned media outlet. Hosted WSPY radio interview with Dr. Matt Zediker on the Facilities Master Plan.
• Kendall County RecordoperationalGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal newspaper (Kendall County Record) used as earned media outlet for press releases regarding the 2026 referendum and Facilities Master Plan (articles dated Jan 22, 2026; April 18, 2025; Nov 22, 2024).

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Oswego Community Unit School District 308: Adjacent Kendall/Kane County Illinois public K-12 district serving the Oswego area with similar suburban Chicago growth profile, comparable enrollment scale, and overlapping attendance boundaries. Most direct geographic and demographic peer to Yorkville CUSD 115.
• Plainfield School District 202: Southwest suburban Chicago K-12 district with rapid enrollment growth and comparable scale (~30,000+ students). Operates under the same Illinois Evidence-Based Funding formula and PTELL tax cap, making it a structural fiscal peer.
• Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201: Southwest suburban Chicago K-12 district (Grundy/Will/Kendall counties) with rapid enrollment growth and overlapping demographics. Comparable scale and similar growth-era funding dynamics.
• Indian Prairie School District 204: Large DuPage/Will County Illinois K-12 district serving Naperville/Aurora with similar suburban Chicago demographics. Comparable AP/college readiness program scale and a recognized academic performance benchmark.
• Geneva Community Unit School District 304: Kane County Illinois K-12 district with similar suburban profile and performance metrics. Frequently used as a peer-district comparison for academic outcomes and fiscal profile.

Broad incumbents

• Naperville Community Unit School District 203: Top-tier DuPage County Illinois K-12 district frequently cited as a peer benchmark. Operates at a larger scale (~17,000 students) but uses the same Evidence-Based Funding formula and PTELL constraints, making it a relevant fiscal and academic comparison.
• St. Charles Community Unit School District 303: Kane County Illinois K-12 district with overlapping northern Kendall County geography. Comparable suburban profile and similar per-pupil spending benchmarks, serving as a frequently cited peer in Yorkville communications.
• Batavia Public School District 101: Kane County Illinois K-12 district with similar suburban/rural mix. Comparable graduation-rate benchmarking against Yorkville and uses the same Illinois funding mechanics.

Peers

• Kaneland Community Unit School District 302: Kane County Illinois K-12 district serving Sugar Grove/Maple Park with rural-to-suburban demographic overlap with Yorkville's boundary. Comparable in size and student-to-teacher ratio metrics.

Others

• Indian Valley Vocational Center (IVVC): Regional vocational cooperative partner cited by Yorkville CUSD 115 as an academic resource for CTE programs. Comparable as a regional education delivery partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Yorkville115
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3hn7mgEMvoyFahEixOv2Cg
• Facebookfacebook.com/Yorkville115
• Instagraminstagram.com/yorkville115
• TikToktiktok.com/@yorkville115

Compliance11 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles27 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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