Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ontarioville 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 14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ontarioville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ontarioville Elementary School's student population of 408 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ontarioville 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 Ontarioville Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#2915 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
83%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ontarioville Elementary School's ranking?
Ontarioville Elementary School is ranked #2915 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ontarioville Elementary School often compared to?
Ontarioville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laurel Hill Elementary School, Parkwood Elementary 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 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Ontarioville Elementary School?
408 students attend Ontarioville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ontarioville Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ontarioville Elementary School?
Ontarioville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ontarioville Elementary School offer ?
Ontarioville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Ontarioville Elementary School part of?
Ontarioville Elementary School is part of School District U-46.
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