Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Terrace 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Terrace Elementary School serves the northern part of Highwood, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Terrace Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Motto
We are diverse! Somos diversos! We belong! Somos unidos! We achieve! Podemos lograr!!
School Rankings
Oak Terrace 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 Oak Terrace Elementary School is 0.57, 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
#951 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
54%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
38%
45%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Monarchs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Terrace Elementary School is ranked #951 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayne Thomas Elementary School, Indian Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Terrace Elementary School?
494 students attend Oak Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oak Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Terrace Elementary School?
Oak Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Oak Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Terrace Elementary School part of?
Oak Terrace Elementary School is part of North Shore SD 112 School District.
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