Olson Park Elementary School vs. Ralston Elementary School
Should you attend Olson Park Elementary School or Ralston Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades 1-6, Olson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 294 students in grades 1-6, Ralston 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
356 students
294 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#937 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1444 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
48
37
Grade 2 Students
50
68
Grade 3 Students
50
50
Grade 4 Students
76
38
Grade 5 Students
63
50
Grade 6 Students
69
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
10%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
69%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
