Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ernest F Kolb Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ernest F Kolb Elementary School serves the southwest part of Oak Lawn, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School's student population of 399 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge + Care = Success
School Rankings
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
26%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
55%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest F Kolb Elementary School's ranking?
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ernest F Kolb Elementary School?
399 students attend Ernest F Kolb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ernest F Kolb Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ernest F Kolb Elementary School?
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ernest F Kolb Elementary School offer ?
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ernest F Kolb Elementary School part of?
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School is part of Ridgeland SD 122 School District.
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