Serving 599 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ogden Ave Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ogden Ave Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ogden Ave Elementary School's student population of 599 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ogden Ave Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ogden Ave Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#123 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ogden Ave Elementary School's ranking?
Ogden Ave Elementary School is ranked #123 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ogden Ave Elementary School often compared to?
Ogden Ave Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cossitt Ave Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ogden Ave Elementary School?
599 students attend Ogden Ave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Ogden Ave Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ogden Ave Elementary School?
Ogden Ave Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ogden Ave Elementary School offer ?
Ogden Ave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ogden Ave Elementary School part of?
Ogden Ave Elementary School is part of La Grange SD 102 School District.
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