Oakwood Grade School
Oakwood Grade School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Oakwood Grade 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 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Grade School's student population of 452 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakwood Grade School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Oakwood Grade School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2360 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Oakwood Grade School often compared to?
Oakwood Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Judith Giacoma Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Grade School?
452 students attend Oakwood Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Oakwood Grade School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Oakwood Grade School offer ?
Oakwood Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Oakwood Grade School part of?
Oakwood Grade School is part of Oakwood Community Unit School District 76.
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