Oakland Cusd 5 School District
School District · Oakland, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Evaluating Oakland Cusd 5?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oakland Cusd 5 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oakland High School
Oakland · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Crest Elem School
Oakland · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#310 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,591
+$2,901 vs Illinois median
District size
247 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Oakland Cusd 5
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oakland High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Lake Crest Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oakland Cusd 5
Oakland Cusd 5 is a Oakland, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 247 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. District-level spending was $19,591 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Oakland Cusd 5 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Oakland High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Oakland Cusd 5 students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Oakland Cusd 5, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oakland Cusd 5 with test data.
Schools in Oakland Cusd 5
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Oakland
- Total Enrollment
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- District spending per student
- $19,591NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oakland Cusd 5?
Oakland Cusd 5 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oakland Cusd 5?
The average composite rating for Oakland Cusd 5 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Oakland Cusd 5?
Oakland Cusd 5's district-level spending was $19,591 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oakland Cusd 5?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oakland Cusd 5 is 8.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oakland Cusd 5?
Oakland High School is the highest-rated school in Oakland Cusd 5 with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Oakland Cusd 5?
Across schools in Oakland Cusd 5 with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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