Oakbrook Elementary School

170 S Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Oakbrook Elementary School serves 254 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Oakbrook Elementary School's student population of 254 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oakbrook Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
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Hispanic
54%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
35%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.59
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Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oakbrook Elementary School?
254 students attend Oakbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Oakbrook Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakbrook Elementary School?
Oakbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakbrook Elementary School offer ?
Oakbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Oakbrook Elementary School part of?
Oakbrook Elementary School is part of Wood Dale SD 7 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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