Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oakwood Grade 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oakwood Grade School serves the entire district of Oakwood, IL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 88.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oakwood Grade School's student population of 573 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
573 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Motto
'One District ~ One Direction ~ One Determination - All In!'
School Rankings
Oakwood Grade School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakwood Grade School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2625 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakwood Grade School's ranking?
Oakwood Grade School is ranked #2625 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakwood Grade School?
573 students attend Oakwood Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Oakwood Grade School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oakwood Grade School?
Oakwood Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakwood Grade School offer ?
Oakwood Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Oakwood Grade School part of?
Oakwood Grade School is part of Oakwood CUSD 76 School District.
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