Enrollment
373
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Oster-Oakview School
Federal NCES profile for Oster-Oakview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814001559
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oster-Oakview School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 373
- students enrolled
Oster-Oakview School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oster-Oakview School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814001559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oster-Oakview School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oster-Oakview School
Oster-Oakview School is a mid-sized elementary school in New Lenox, Illinois, enrolling 373 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 373 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among New Lenox's elementary schools, it stands alongside Spencer Crossing (544 students): Oster-Oakview School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.2:1 vs 20.1:1).
New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students) and Liberty Junior High School (573 students) alongside Oster-Oakview 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 Oster-Oakview School compares
Oster-Oakview 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,364
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Oster-Oakview School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Lenox Sd 122, which includes Oster-Oakview School.
$14,364
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.5%
State 24.2%
Federal 5.3%
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 Oster-Oakview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oster-Oakview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Crossing
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Ridge School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elem School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Arnold J Tyler School
Standard public school
372 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~373 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Oster-Oakview School
How many students attend Oster-Oakview School?
Oster-Oakview School has 373 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oster-Oakview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oster-Oakview School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oster-Oakview School?
The largest demographic group at Oster-Oakview School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oster-Oakview School?
Oster-Oakview School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Oster-Oakview School rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Oster-Oakview School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox on the city page.
Is Oster-Oakview School a good school?
Oster-Oakview School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Oster-Oakview School, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Crossing (544 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.
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