B+
Above Average
78/100

Oak Terrace Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 240 Prairie Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Overall
B+
78/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 60th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

78
Repit Score
out of 100
538
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$33K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%60/1000.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 46% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency40% (+14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (+10 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%55%reading +27 pts, math +19 pts91st percentile (list)
Hispanic27%22%reading +12 pts, math +11 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +11 pts, math +3 pts69th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 240 Prairie Ave
City Highwood
ZIP Code 60040
District 1700119
NCES School ID 170011902199
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60040

Understanding the community around Oak Terrace Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $105,282
Per Capita Income $46,257
Poverty Rate 11.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%
High School or Higher 83.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $502,800
Median Rent $1,770
Owner-Occupied 50.3%
Renter-Occupied 49.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Oak Terrace Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.0%
White 37.6%
Two or More Races 3.7%
Black 1.7%
Asian 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 538
Teachers (FTE) 34.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Oak Terrace Elem School?
Oak Terrace Elem School has a Repit School Score of 78 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Oak Terrace Elem School?
Oak Terrace Elem School has 538 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Oak Terrace Elem School serve?
Oak Terrace Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Oak Terrace Elem School receive per student?
Oak Terrace Elem School receives $32,904 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Oak Terrace Elem School in 60040 ▼
Avg Home Value
$498,238
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,333
1-Year Change
+11.0%
% Renters
49.7%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026