Summary:
The Oakwood CUSD 76 district in Illinois has only one elementary school, Oakwood Grade School, which serves grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 581 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance has been consistently below the state average, with only 24.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 11.1% in math, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively.
Oakwood Grade School's statewide ranking places it in the bottom quarter of Illinois elementary schools, and its performance has remained low over the past few years. Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending of $15,126, the academic outcomes do not appear to be improving. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 46.82%, which could indicate socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting student learning.
The data analysis suggests that Oakwood Grade School is facing systemic challenges that need to be addressed, such as improving instructional practices, addressing attendance issues, and ensuring equitable resource allocation. While the school has adequate staffing resources, the disconnect between spending and outcomes raises questions about the effective use of those resources. Addressing these issues could be crucial for improving the educational experiences and outcomes for the students at Oakwood Grade School.
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