230 N Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
William Beye Elementary School serves 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
William Beye Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in IL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

William Beye Elementary School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

William Beye Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of William Beye Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
27%
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Black
13%
17%
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White
55%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.64
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Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Beye Elementary School's ranking?

William Beye Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

How many students attend William Beye Elementary School?

369 students attend William Beye Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

55% of William Beye Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.

What grades does William Beye Elementary School offer ?

William Beye Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is William Beye Elementary School part of?

William Beye Elementary School is part of Oak Park Education Service District 97 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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