Odin Elementary School (Closed 2023)

102 South Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Odin Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
(10-11)
75-79%
80%
(10-11)
70-74%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
1%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School District Name
Odin School District 122
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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Odin Elementary School?
232 students attend Odin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Odin Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Odin Elementary School?
Odin Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Odin Elementary School offer ?
Odin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Odin Elementary School part of?
Odin Elementary School is part of Odin School District 122.

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