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#1272 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

Red Oak Elem School

Elementary School · North Shore Sd 112 · Highland Park, IL

A North Shore Sd 112 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

530 Red Oak Ln, Highland Park, IL 60035

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$24,799
Chronic Absenteeism15.6%

Students at Red Oak Elem School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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

39.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Red Oak 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated864/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highland Park), 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

$161,811

Median home value

$594,600

Median rent

$1,903/mo

College educated

76.1%

Homeownership

83.7%

Poverty rate

3.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sherwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.2 mi354Compare →
Montessori Connection WestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi7Compare →
Highland Park MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi12Compare →
Kipling Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–51.1 mi459Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

North Shore Sd 112

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#9 of 9
District spending per student
$24,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Oak Elem School is listed in North Shore SD 112; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Oak Elem School

Red Oak Elem School is a public elementary school in Highland Park, IL, part of North Shore Sd 112, serving approximately 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Oak Elem School

What grades does Red Oak Elem School serve?

Red Oak Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Red Oak Elem School?

Red Oak Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Elem School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Oak Elem School rank in IL?

Red Oak Elem School ranks #1,272 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Red Oak Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Oak Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Red Oak Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Oak Elem School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Oak Elem School a charter school?

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

Is Red Oak Elem School a Title I school?

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

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

39.5% of students at Red Oak 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
205
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.6%
Area population (ZIP 60035)
30,236
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
46
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 60035; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

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