Ralston Elementary School vs. Olson Park Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 285 students in grades 1-6, Ralston Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades 1-6, Olson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
285 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1207 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1090 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
47
45
Grade 2 Students
39
50
Grade 3 Students
46
51
Grade 4 Students
50
58
Grade 5 Students
48
64
Grade 6 Students
55
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
84%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%