Top Rankings
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,388 students in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,388 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
232 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#469 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
# American Indian Students
13 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
87 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,537 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
27%
# Black Students
252 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
7%
17%
# White Students
1,415 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
42%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
230
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
322
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
316
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
357
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
356
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
339
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
347
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
371
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
394
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,936 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,271 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,936
$21,914
Spending / Student
$16,271
$21,170
Best Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
J M Hannum Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Sward Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Hometown Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8870 S Duffy Ave
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 423-7360
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 423-7360
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #66.
J Covington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,388 students.
What is the rank of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District is ranked #505 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
45% of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,271 is less than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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