Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oliver W Holmes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oliver W Holmes Elementary School serves a central area of approximately 0.8 square miles in Oak Park, IL, with most families located within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone extending about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School's student population of 513 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver W Holmes Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#520 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
18%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
16%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black & Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oliver W Holmes Elementary School's ranking?
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oliver W Holmes Elementary School often compared to?
Oliver W Holmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann Elementary School, William Beye Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oliver W Holmes Elementary School?
513 students attend Oliver W Holmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Oliver W Holmes Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oliver W Holmes Elementary School?
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oliver W Holmes Elementary School offer ?
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oliver W Holmes Elementary School part of?
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School is part of Oak Park ESD 97 School District.
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