Ralston Elementary School vs. Olson Park Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
284 students
343 students
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% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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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%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Olson Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Olson Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/25000/25249/olson-park-elementary-school-chart-2im4Gc.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 1 Students
57
47
Grade 2 Students
49
49
Grade 3 Students
40
50
Grade 4 Students
41
62
Grade 5 Students
47
65
Grade 6 Students
50
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
9%
11%
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% Black
1%
7%
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% White
83%
73%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
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Diversity Score
0.30
0.45
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
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