Below Average
#3212 of 3,813 schools in IL
Oakdale Elem School
Elementary School · Mclean County USD 5 · Normal, IL
A Mclean County USD 5 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
601 S Adelaide St, Normal, IL 61761
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oakdale Elem School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Oakdale Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Normal), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,642
Median home value
$200,900
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
52.5%
Homeownership
55.4%
Poverty rate
21.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61761; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Metcalf SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Glenn Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Parkside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Bent Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mclean County USD 5
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #20 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oakdale Elem School is listed in McLean County USD 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oakdale Elem School
Oakdale Elem School is a public elementary school in Normal, IL, part of Mclean County USD 5, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,212 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oakdale Elem School
What grades does Oakdale Elem School serve?
Oakdale Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oakdale Elem School?
Oakdale Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Elem School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oakdale Elem School rank in IL?
Oakdale Elem School ranks #3,212 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Oakdale Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Oakdale Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Oakdale Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Elem School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Oakdale Elem School a charter school?
No, Oakdale Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oakdale Elem School a Title I school?
No, Oakdale Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakdale Elem School?
69.4% of students at Oakdale Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- McLean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (309) 557-4421
- Area population (ZIP 61761)
- 53,404
- Area average commute
- 17.2 min
- Area median age
- 25.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61761; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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