Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Onahan 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 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Onahan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Onahan Elementary School's student population of 670 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
Onahan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Onahan Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
29%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
61%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Onahan Elementary School is ranked #1259 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Onahan Elementary School often compared to?
Onahan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hitch Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Onahan Elementary School?
670 students attend Onahan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Onahan Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Onahan Elementary School?
Onahan Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Onahan Elementary School offer ?
Onahan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Onahan Elementary School part of?
Onahan Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Onahan Elementary School located?
Onahan Elementary School is located in the Norwood Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 4 other public schools located in Norwood Park.
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