Top Rankings
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,395 students in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,395 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
50%
29%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,237 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,897
$22,455
Spending / Student
$16,237
$21,692
Best Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Sward Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
J M Hannum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Hometown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8870 S Duffy Ave
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 423-7360
Hometown, IL 60456
(708) 423-7360
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
J Covington Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8363
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8363
Gr: PK | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,395 students.
What is the rank of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District is ranked #443 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
50% of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District?
Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,237 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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