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Kerkstra Elementary School vs. Glen Oaks Elementary School

Should you attend Kerkstra Elementary School or Glen Oaks Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Kerkstra Elementary School
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Glen Oaks Elementary School
9045 S 88th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Kerkstra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Glen Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 1-5, Kerkstra Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 645 students in grades 2-5, Glen Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
1-5
2-5
Total Students
402 students
645 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kerkstra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Glen Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kerkstra Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Glen Oaks Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kerkstra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Glen Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Glen Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Palos SD 117 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#542 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#103 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kerkstra Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Glen Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
61%
(Top 5% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kerkstra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glen Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 5% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kerkstra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Glen Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kerkstra Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Glen Oaks Elementary School by grade.
Grade 1 Students
80
-
Grade 2 Students
86
141
Grade 3 Students
73
165
Grade 4 Students
75
167
Grade 5 Students
87
172
Grade 6 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Glen Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Glen Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
11%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Glen Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
51%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Glen Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Glen Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the North Palos SD 117 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Glen Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Glen Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Ridge SD 142 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Glen Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the North Palos SD 117 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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