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 343 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 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 284 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 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
343 students
284 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
47
57
Grade 2 Students
49
49
Grade 3 Students
50
40
Grade 4 Students
62
41
Grade 5 Students
65
47
Grade 6 Students
70
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
73%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
