- Enrollment
- 3,298
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bolingbrook, IL
Oak View Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oak View Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174007004864
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak View Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 636
- students enrolled
Oak View Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elem School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174007004864 · Bolingbrook, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak View Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bolingbrook Hi
Bolingbrook High School
3,298 students
- Romeoville Hig
Romeoville High School
1,848 students
- Brooks Middle 850
Brooks Middle School
850 students
- This school 636
Oak View Elem School
636 students
- Independence E 617
Independence Elem School
617 students
- Hubert H Humph 596
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
596 students
What this shows Oak View Elem School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak View Elem School compares
Oak View Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 25.6%
White 9.9%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Oak View Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Oak View Elem School.
$22,208
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oak View Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Romeoville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubert H Humphrey Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak View Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Bolingbrook
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Independence Elem School
Standard public school
617 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elementary School
Standard public school
561 students 13:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
522 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Wood View Elem School
Standard public school
443 students 13:1 students per teacher
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 9.5:1 students per teacher
Bernard J Ward Elem School
Standard public school
363 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~636 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oak View Elem School
How many students attend Oak View Elem School?
Oak View Elem School has 636 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bolingbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak View Elem School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak View Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oak View Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.4% of enrollment, in Bolingbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak View Elem School?
Oak View Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oak View Elem School rank among elementary schools in Bolingbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak View Elem School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Bolingbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bolingbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Oak View Elem School, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Bolingbrook High School (3,298 students), Romeoville High School (1,848 students), and Brooks Middle School (850 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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