Serving 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Oakdale Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oakdale Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oakdale Grade School's student population of 58 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oakdale Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oakdale Grade School is 0.04, 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
#1503 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
98%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oakdale Grade School's ranking?
Oakdale Grade School is ranked #1503 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oakdale Grade School often compared to?
Oakdale Grade Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oakdale Grade School?
58 students attend Oakdale Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Oakdale Grade School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oakdale Grade School?
Oakdale Grade School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oakdale Grade School offer ?
Oakdale Grade School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Oakdale Grade School part of?
Oakdale Grade School is part of Oakdale CCSD 1 School District.
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