Skip to main content

Average

#1453 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 38% in state

Oakton Elem School

Elementary School · Evanston Ccsd 65 · Evanston, IL

An Evanston Ccsd 65 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$29,769
Chronic Absenteeism30.9%

Students at Oakton Elem School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Oakton 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 68Good Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,892/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Evanston), 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

$101,087

Median home value

$381,300

Median rent

$1,612/mo

College educated

66.3%

Homeownership

57%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kingdom Academy Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.5 mi5Compare →
Pope John Xxiii SchoolPrivate · tuition8.0privatePK–80.5 mi205Compare →
Acero Chtr Sor Juana Ines De LaCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–120.7 mi501Compare →
Dawes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.7 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Evanston Ccsd 65

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oakton Elem School is listed in Evanston CCSD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oakton Elem School

Oakton Elem School is a public elementary school in Evanston, IL, part of Evanston Ccsd 65, serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,453 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oakton Elem School

What grades does Oakton Elem School serve?

Oakton Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Oakton Elem School?

Oakton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakton Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oakton Elem School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oakton Elem School rank in IL?

Oakton Elem School ranks #1,453 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Oakton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oakton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Oakton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oakton Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oakton Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Oakton Elem School a Title I school?

No, Oakton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oakton Elem School?

60.0% of students at Oakton 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
375
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.9%
Area population (ZIP 60202)
32,818
Area average commute
30.3 min
Area median age
40.7
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 60202; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.