Oakdale Elementary School
Tel:
(309) 557-4421
Oakdale Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Oakdale Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Oakdale Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 415 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2394 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 5% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 26% |
| Black | 32% | 17% |
| White | 46% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mclean County USD 5 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Oakdale Elementary School is University High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kingsley Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Normal Kingsley Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 844 students
0.3 miles
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407 0.3 6-8 844 - Normal Thomas Metcalf School Alternative School
Grades: PK-8 | 427 students
0.5 miles
Isu Campus Box 7000
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-7621 0.5 PK-8 427 - Normal Glenn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 276 students
0.8 miles
306 Glenn Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418 0.8 K-5 276 - Normal University High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 612 students
0.8 miles
Isu Campus Box 7100
Normal, IL 61790
(309) 438-8542 0.8 9-12 612 - Normal Parkside Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 706 students
1.1 miles
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408 1.1 6-8 706
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