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#952 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 25% in state

Oakdale Grade School

Elementary School · Oakdale Ccsd 1 · Oakdale, IL

An Oakdale Ccsd 1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

280 E Main St, Oakdale, IL 62268

  • Math 45% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.1Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
District spending per student$15,483

Students at Oakdale Grade School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency45%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Oakdale Grade 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$86,389

Median home value

$130,000

College educated

24%

Homeownership

85.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Oakdale Ccsd 1

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,483NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakdale Grade School is listed in Oakdale CCSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakdale Grade School

Oakdale Grade School is a public elementary school in Oakdale, IL, part of Oakdale Ccsd 1, serving approximately 58 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #952 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakdale Grade School

What grades does Oakdale Grade School serve?

Oakdale Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Oakdale Grade School?

Oakdale Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Grade School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakdale Grade School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakdale Grade School rank in IL?

Oakdale Grade School ranks #952 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Oakdale Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakdale Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakdale Grade School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakdale Grade School a charter school?

No, Oakdale Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oakdale Grade School a Title I school?

No, Oakdale Grade School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakdale Grade School?

37.9% of students at Oakdale Grade 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 – 8th
Enrollment
58
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Washington County
Area population (ZIP 62268)
922
Area median age
49.9
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 62268; 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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