Is Okaw Valley Elementary School a good school?

Okaw Valley Elementary School ranks 1490 th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Okaw Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Okaw Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Okaw Valley Elementary School?

Students at Okaw Valley Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Okaw Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Okaw Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Okaw Valley Middle School High : Okaw Valley High School

Okaw Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Okaw Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethany, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 175 students. The school is part of the Okaw Valley CUSD 302 district, which is ranked 614 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Okaw Valley Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois elementary schools, ranging from 839 out of 2,093 schools in 2013-2014 to 1,490 out of 2,067 schools in 2023-2024. The school's rating from SchoolDigger has also been low, fluctuating between 1 and 3 stars out of 5 over the years. Female students have outperformed male students, and white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed below the school's overall rankings. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.6% in 2019-2020 to 21.4% in 2022-2023. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are well below the state and district averages, with only 23.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 11.8% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year.

Comparing Okaw Valley Elementary School to nearby schools, such as South Shores Elementary School, Montessori Academy for Peace, and Arthur Grade School, highlights the need for a deeper examination of the factors contributing to Okaw Valley Elementary School's underperformance. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, its academic outcomes have not improved accordingly, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be impacting student success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914-8402

(217) 665-3541

District: Okaw Valley CUSD 302

SchoolDigger Rank:
1490^th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,607

Students who attend Okaw Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Okaw Valley Middle School
High:	Okaw Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Okaw Valley Elementary School ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.83. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Okaw Valley Elementary School is $13,607.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Okaw Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaw Valley Elementary School 1490^th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Okaw Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Okaw Valley CUSD 302:

SchoolDigger ranks Okaw Valley CUSD 302 614^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Okaw Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Okaw Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	77.07	459^th	2020	77.3%
2004	73.48	577^th	2030	71.6%
2005	68.77	717^th	2022	64.5%
2006	62.06	985^th	2086	52.8%
2012	69.32	759^th	2166	65.0%
2013	74.78	533^rd	2167	75.4%
2014	61.62	839^th	2093	59.9%
2015	38.95	1153^rd	2052	43.8%
2016	35.99	1268^th	2046	38.0%
2017	38.45	1207^th	2044	40.9%
2018	31.77	1379^th	2037	32.3%
2019	15.68	1859^th	2086	10.9%
2021	44.20	965^th	1948	50.5%
2022	43.13	1111^th	2082	46.6%
2023	34.79	1287^th	2077	38.0%
2024	26.83	1490^th	2067	27.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Okaw Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.56	1428^th	1765	19.1%
2019	14.70	1734^th	1816	4.5%
2022	40.48	1010^th	1763	42.7%
2023	39.02	1074^th	1808	40.6%
2024	40.09	1056^th	1793	41.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Okaw Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	37.41	1206^th	1964	38.6%
2019	23.80	1583^rd	2019	21.6%
2021	38.34	959^th	1680	42.9%
2022	41.42	1059^th	1970	46.2%
2023	33.43	1238^th	1957	36.7%
2024	31.51	1284^th	1942	33.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Okaw Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	29.43	1395^th	1972	29.3%
2019	11.23	1925^th	2019	4.7%
2021	45.50	831^st	1707	51.3%
2022	42.74	1029^th	1977	48.0%
2023	35.78	1196^th	1984	39.7%
2024	22.89	1512^th	1959	22.8%

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Rank History for White students at Okaw Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.07	1259^th	1463	13.9%
2019	6.68	1433^rd	1462	2.0%
2021	26.19	1038^th	1308	20.6%
2022	25.14	1150^th	1425	19.3%
2023	17.49	1250^th	1419	11.9%
2024	13.60	1285^th	1392	7.7%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Okaw Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	175	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2003	175	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2004	158	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	163
2005	184	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	189
2006	187	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	189
2007	180	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	182
2008	202	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	206
2009	167	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	9	177
2010	192	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	5	200
2011	148	0	0	0	0	5	0	153
2012	217	0	0	0	0	6	0	223
2013	220	0	1	2	0	7	0	230
2014	181	0	2	2	0	6	0	191
2015	199	0	0	1	0	9	0	209
2016	178	0	0	1	0	8	0	187
2017	161	0	0	1	0	5	0	167
2018	183	0	0	0	0	8	0	191
2019	181	0	0	0	0	9	0	190
2020	199	0	0	0	0	6	0	205
2021	186	0	0	0	0	3	0	189
2022	186	1	1	0	0	2	0	190
2023	171	0	1	0	0	3	0	175

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Okaw Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	177	15.0	11.8	25.4
2003	177	15.0	11.8	25.4
2004	163	14.0	11.6	21.5
2005	189	12.8	14.8	18
2006	189	10.8	17.5	18.7
2007	182	11.0	16.5	22.5
2008	206	9.0	22.9	26
2009	177	14.2	12.5	39.9
2010	200	14.3	13.9	33.3
2011	153	13.3	11.4	39.2
2012	223	15.8	14.0	25.6
2013	230	19.0	12.0	32.6
2014	191	15.4	12.3	45.5
2015	209	14.0	14.9	42.1
2016	187	17.0	11.0	34.8
2017	167	15.2	10.9	43.7
2018	191	15.7	12.1	45.5
2019	190	14.9	12.7	41.1
2020	205	15.1	13.5	52.7
2021	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	190	14.1	13.4	45.3
2023	175	16.0	10.9	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Okaw Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	177	15.0	11.8	25.4
2003	177	15.0	11.8	25.4
2004	163	14.0	11.6	21.5
2005	189	12.8	14.8	18
2006	189	10.8	17.5	18.7
2007	182	11.0	16.5	22.5
2008	206	9.0	22.9	26
2009	177	14.2	12.5	39.9
2010	200	14.3	13.9	33.3
2011	153	13.3	11.4	39.2
2012	223	15.8	14.0	25.6
2013	230	19.0	12.0	32.6
2014	191	15.4	12.3	45.5
2015	209	14.0	14.9	42.1
2016	187	17.0	11.0	34.8
2017	167	15.2	10.9	43.7
2018	191	15.7	12.1	45.5
2019	190	14.9	12.7	41.1
2020	205	15.1	13.5	52.7
2021	189	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	190	14.1	13.4	45.3
2023	175	16.0	10.9	54.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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