Enrollment
629
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lemont, IL
Oakwood School
Federal NCES profile for Oakwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170729002507
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakwood School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Lemont · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 629
- students enrolled
Oakwood School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lemont, IL.
School address
District: Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a · Illinois
NCES ID 170729002507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oakwood School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oakwood School
Oakwood School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lemont, Illinois, enrolling 629 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 629 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a spends $13,459 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a also operates Old Quarry Middle Sch (856 students) and Central School (591 students) alongside Oakwood School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oakwood School compares
Oakwood 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 629 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
629
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Oakwood School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a, which includes Oakwood School.
$13,459
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.6%
State 20.7%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oakwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Quarry Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| River Valley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 856
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~629 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oakwood School
How many students attend Oakwood School?
Oakwood School has 629 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lemont, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakwood School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakwood School?
The largest demographic group at Oakwood School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lemont, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakwood School?
Oakwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakwood School rank among public schools in Lemont?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakwood School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Lemont, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lemont on the city page.
Is Oakwood School a good school?
Oakwood School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a?
Besides Oakwood School, Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a also operates Old Quarry Middle Sch (856 students), Central School (591 students), and River Valley School (588 students). See the Lemont-Bromberek Csd 113a district page for the complete list.
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