Serving 739 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olney C Allen 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 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olney C Allen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Olney C Allen Elementary School's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Olney C Allen 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 Olney C Allen Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#3057 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
64%
28%
Black
24%
16%
White
6%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olney C Allen Elementary School's ranking?
Olney C Allen Elementary School is ranked #3057 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Olney C Allen Elementary School often compared to?
Olney C Allen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East High School, Henry W Cowherd Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Olney C Allen Elementary School?
739 students attend Olney C Allen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Olney C Allen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olney C Allen Elementary School?
Olney C Allen Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olney C Allen Elementary School offer ?
Olney C Allen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olney C Allen Elementary School part of?
Olney C Allen Elementary School is part of Aurora East USD 131 School District.
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