Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (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
Diversity
School Overview
Oakdale Elementary School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 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 0.65, 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
#2210 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
9%
27%
Black
41%
17%
White
41%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Elementary School's ranking?
Oakdale Elementary School is ranked #2210 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oakdale Elementary School often compared to?
Oakdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Metcalf School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Elementary School?
376 students attend Oakdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oakdale Elementary School students are White, 41% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% 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 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oakdale Elementary School offer ?
Oakdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Oakdale Elementary School part of?
Oakdale Elementary School is part of Mclean County USD 5 School District.
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