Serving 423 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kolmar Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1499 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
39%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
52%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kolmar Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is ranked #1499 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Kolmar Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawn Manor School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% 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 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Kolmar Avenue Elementary School?
423 students attend Kolmar Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kolmar Avenue Elementary School?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kolmar Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kolmar Avenue Elementary School part of?
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District.
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