Oakton Elem School

www.oakton.district65.net

393 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oakton Elementary School, located at 436 Ridge Ave in Evanston, Illinois, is a prominent neighborhood school serving the diverse Evanston/Skokie School District 65. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, Oakton focuses on providing a well-rounded education that prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond, often highlighting project-based learning and strong parent-teacher collaboration.

In addition to its core curriculum, Oakton Elementary is characterized by its dedication to supporting the varied needs of its student population through a variety of extracurricular programs and support services. The school culture is rooted in equity and the celebration of diversity, reflecting the broader values of the Evanston community. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community engagement, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students from all backgrounds can thrive academically and personally.

393

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakton Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	90
Hispanic	90
Black	174
Asian	11
Two or More	27

Black
174 (44.4 %)
White
90 (23.0 %)
Hispanic
90 (23.0 %)
Two or More
27 (6.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8801
Website:	http://www.oakton.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 72