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Oakton Elem School

436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

Ranked 416 of 1380 in Illinois

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Oakton Elem School

436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

About Oakton Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 22% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
375
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.93%
Asian 2.93%
Hispanic 21.6%
Black 44%
Two+ Races 8%
Native Am. 0%
White
22.93%
Asian
2.93%
Hispanic
21.6%
Black
44%
Two+ Races
8%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 375
48.27%
181 Female
51.2%
192 Male

Student Population

375 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Oakton Elem School Contact Information

Address

436 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60202

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Phone

(847) 859-8801

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TOP 416 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Oakton Elem School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM - 3:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Oakton Elementary School has begun welcoming new families during scheduled open house events connected to student registration. The events offered parents the chance to get acquainted with the campus, pose questions, and learn about school placement prior to the next academic cycle. Families discovering Oakton were given a hands-on introduction to the building, school routines and district supports through these visits. The update emphasizes Oakton’s work to improve early family connections and a smoother transition for new elementary students.

FAQ

Q1. What sort of school environment is provided by Oakton Elementary School?

Ans. Oakton Elementary School offers a neighborhood elementary experience that enables children to develop daily routines, classroom confidence and peer relationships in a familiar K-5 environment.

Q2. What’s unique about Oakton Elementary School’s building?

Ans. The historic campus of Oakton Elementary School has original architectural character, artwork and design features that give the building a distinctive local identity.

Q3. How is Oakton Elementary connected to families?

Ans. Oakton Elementary School keeps parents informed by sharing news via district communication tools, registration information, school events, and family resources.

Q4. Are there student activities at Oakton Elementary School?

Ans. Oakton Elementary School offers students extra opportunities beyond the regular classroom lessons through access to school programs, fine arts, library resources and Oakton Sports.

Q5. What might make parents consider Oakton Elementary School?

Ans. Parents looking in southeast Evanston might want to consider Oakton Elementary School, for its neighborhood access, historic campus, district connection, and manageable elementary school structure.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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