Oakdale Elem School
Normal, IL · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Oakdale Elem School is a elementary school located in Normal, Illinois. The school serves 376 students.
With a DataScore of 51/100 (C), Oakdale Elem School performs at the state average for Illinois. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oakdale Elem School has a DataScore of 51/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Oakdale Elem School has 376 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
Yes, Oakdale Elem School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +27, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Oakdale Elem School is part of the McLean County USD 5 in Normal, Illinois. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.