Odell Grade School

203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 172 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Odell Grade 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Odell Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Odell Grade School's student population of 172 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
172 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Odell Grade 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 Odell Grade School is 0.12, 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)
#1949 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Odell Grade School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
10-14%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Odell Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Odell Grade School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Odell Grade School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Odell Grade School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Odell Grade School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Odell Grade School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
94%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Odell Grade School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Odell Grade School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Odell Grade School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Odell Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Odell Grade School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Odell Grade School's ranking?
Odell Grade School is ranked #1949 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Odell Grade School often compared to?
Odell Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary 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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Odell Grade School?
172 students attend Odell Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Odell Grade School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odell Grade School?
Odell Grade School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Odell Grade School offer ?
Odell Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Odell Grade School part of?
Odell Grade School is part of Odell CCSD 435 School District.

School Reviews

2   8/25/2021
If your child doesn't have any behavioral issues, catches on easily to lessons, and doesn't need much help, then you'll do great here. I've had teachers try to diagnose my child with learning disabilities and suggest medication. The kicker is if the teacher doesn't want to offer additional help for a struggling student, they won't. There is no after-school program or anything during the school day that offers extra help unless that teacher feels like it. Extracurricular activities are extremely limited. For instance, the students have art one day a week. Art elective, again, one day a week. I cannot imagine why some students can become so bored.
- Posted by Parent - N/A
5   12/16/2019
Very small classes. Great teachers
- Posted by Student/Alumni - A

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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