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Norwood Elementary School vs. Oak Grove School

Should you attend Norwood Elementary School or Oak Grove 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
Norwood Elementary School
6521 W Farmington Rd
Peoria, IL 61604
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Oak Grove School
6018 W Lancaster Rd
Peoria, IL 61607
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 153 students in grades 5-8, Norwood Elementary 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Oak Grove 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-8
Total Students
153 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Norwood 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 Oak Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Norwood Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oak Grove School.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Norwood 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 Oak Grove School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Norwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville 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

#2450 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2160 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Norwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oak Grove School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Norwood ESD 63 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oak Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Norwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Norwood Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oak Grove School by grade.
Pre-K Students
2
17
Kindergarten Students
-
29
Grade 1 Students
-
31
Grade 2 Students
-
22
Grade 3 Students
-
32
Grade 4 Students
-
35
Grade 5 Students
32
30
Grade 6 Students
35
33
Grade 7 Students
36
23
Grade 8 Students
48
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Norwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Norwood ESD 63 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oak Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Norwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Norwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Norwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville 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
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Norwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Norwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville 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
51%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Norwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville 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
15%
2%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Norwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Norwood ESD 63 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 Oak Grove School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Oak Grove SD 68 Bartonville School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
 
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