Oakdale Elem School

www.unit5.org

376 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Oakdale Elementary School, located at 601 S Adelaide St in Normal, Illinois, is a prominent public institution serving the local community within the McLean County Unit District No. 5. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and inclusive learning. By serving a diverse student population, Oakdale focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities that promote school spirit and collaborative learning.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work closely with families to ensure that every child receives individualized attention. With a commitment to preparing students for future academic success, Oakdale Elementary utilizes a balanced curriculum that integrates modern teaching methods with traditional values. Its location in the heart of Normal allows it to remain a central hub for community engagement, reinforcing its mission to cultivate curious, responsible, and engaged young learners.

376

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakdale Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	34
Black	154
Asian	1
Two or More	33

White
154 (41.0 %)
Black
154 (41.0 %)
Hispanic
34 (9.0 %)
Two or More
33 (8.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	McLean County USD 5
Phone:	(309)557-4421
Website:	http://www.unit5.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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 60

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 48