Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oak Glen 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 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Glen Elementary School serves the southwest portion of Lansing, IL, covering an attendance area of approximately 2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive to the school, averaging 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Glen Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oak Glen 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 Oak Glen Elementary School is 0.49, 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
#2606 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Glen Elementary School is ranked #2606 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coolidge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Glen Elementary School?
526 students attend Oak Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oak Glen Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Glen Elementary School?
Oak Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Glen Elementary School offer ?
Oak Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Glen Elementary School part of?
Oak Glen Elementary School is part of Lansing SD 158 School District.
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