Serving 391 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kolmar Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kolmar Avenue Elementary School serves the southern part of Oak Lawn, IL, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically enjoy a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
391 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#759 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kolmar Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is ranked #759 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kolmar Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawn Manor School, Harnew Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kolmar Avenue Elementary School?
391 students attend Kolmar Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kolmar Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kolmar Avenue Elementary School part of?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District.
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