Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakton 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakton Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakton Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
25%
27%
Black
44%
17%
White
23%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakton Elementary School's ranking?
Oakton Elementary School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oakton Elementary School often compared to?
Oakton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Orrington Elementary School, The Joseph Sears School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakton Elementary School?
382 students attend Oakton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oakton Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakton Elementary School?
Oakton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakton Elementary School offer ?
Oakton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakton Elementary School part of?
Oakton Elementary School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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