Oak Valley Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1705 Richards St
Joliet, IL 60433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oak Valley Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
35%
28%
Black
45%
17%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oak Valley Elementary School?
139 students attend Oak Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Oak Valley Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Valley Elementary School?
Oak Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Valley Elementary School offer ?
Oak Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Oak Valley Elementary School part of?
Oak Valley Elementary School is part of Laraway Community Consolidated School District 70c.

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