William Beye Elementary School

230 N Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William Beye Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

William Beye Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

William Beye Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
357 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

William Beye Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Beye Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
28%
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40-44%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Beye Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
27%
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Black
14%
17%
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White
58%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart display the diversity score of William Beye Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Beye Elementary School's ranking?
William Beye Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are William Beye Elementary School often compared to?
William Beye Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oliver W Holmes Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend William Beye Elementary School?
357 students attend William Beye Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of William Beye Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Beye Elementary School?
William Beye Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does William Beye Elementary School offer ?
William Beye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is William Beye Elementary School part of?
William Beye Elementary School is part of Oak Park ESD 97 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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