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Washington Elementary School vs. Oakton Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Washington Elementary School
914 Ashland Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Oakton Elementary School
436 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
424 students
375 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Oakton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Washington Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Oakton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Washington Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Oakton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Washington Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Oakton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#697 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#1645 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Washington Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Oakton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 20% in IL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
41%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Washington Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Oakton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Washington Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Oakton Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
55
53
Grade 1 Students
55
74
Grade 2 Students
77
63
Grade 3 Students
73
58
Grade 4 Students
76
72
Grade 5 Students
87
53
Grade 6 Students
1
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Oakton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Oakton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Oakton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
41%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Oakton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Washington Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Oakton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Oakton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Oakton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Washington Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Oakton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Evanston Community Consolidated School District 65 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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