Oakland Elementary School

1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakland 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Oakland Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Oakland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakland Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1847 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
30%
30%
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
20%
16%
White
47%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oakland Elementary School's ranking?
Oakland Elementary School is ranked #1847 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakland Elementary School?
428 students attend Oakland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oakland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakland Elementary School?
Oakland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakland Elementary School part of?
Oakland Elementary School is part of Bloomington SD 87 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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