Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 466 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
466 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Oakdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#2578 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
13:1

American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
82%
28%

Black
11%
16%

White
4%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
28%
27%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #2578 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
466 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Oakdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakdale Elementary School?
Oakdale Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Waukegan CUSD 60 School District.
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