Oakland Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Oakland Park Elementary School serves 291 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
291 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
(12-13)
45-49%
58%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
19%
28%
Black
5%
17%
White
68%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakland Park Elementary School?
291 students attend Oakland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Oakland Park Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakland Park Elementary School?
Oakland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakland Park Elementary School offer ?
Oakland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakland Park Elementary School part of?
Oakland Park Elementary School is part of Streator Education Service District 44.

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