Ralston Elementary School vs. Olson Park Elementary School
Should you attend Ralston Elementary School or Olson Park 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 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).
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).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
294 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1444 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#937 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
37
48
Grade 2 Students
68
50
Grade 3 Students
50
50
Grade 4 Students
38
76
Grade 5 Students
50
63
Grade 6 Students
51
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
80%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
11%
