Below Average
#3418 of 3,813 schools in IL
White Oak Elementary
Elementary School · Morris Sd 54 · Morris, IL
A Morris Sd 54 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 Dupont Ave, Morris, IL 60450
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at White Oak Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 12% 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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where White Oak Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,835/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morris), 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
$81,716
Median home value
$266,600
Median rent
$1,122/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Saratoga Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–8 | 2.8 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Nettle Creek Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 4.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.
Morris Sd 54
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,715NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
White Oak Elementary is listed in Morris SD 54; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About White Oak Elementary
White Oak Elementary is a public elementary school in Morris, IL, part of Morris Sd 54, serving approximately 745 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,418 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 White Oak Elementary
What grades does White Oak Elementary serve?
White Oak Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend White Oak Elementary?
White Oak Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at White Oak Elementary is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does White Oak Elementary rank in IL?
White Oak Elementary ranks #3,418 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is White Oak Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
White Oak Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 White Oak Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, White Oak Elementary has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is White Oak Elementary a charter school?
No, White Oak Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is White Oak Elementary a Title I school?
No, White Oak Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Oak Elementary?
52.8% of students at White Oak Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Grundy County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (815) 942-0047
- Area population (ZIP 60450)
- 20,918
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 60450; 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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