Serving 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Okaw Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 169 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okaw Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Okaw Valley Elementary School's student population of 169 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
169 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Okaw Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Okaw Valley Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#1644 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Okaw Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Okaw Valley Elementary School is ranked #1644 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% 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 Okaw Valley Elementary School?
169 students attend Okaw Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Okaw Valley Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Okaw Valley Elementary School?
Okaw Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Okaw Valley Elementary School offer ?
Okaw Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Okaw Valley Elementary School part of?
Okaw Valley Elementary School is part of Okaw Valley CUSD 302 School District.
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