Oster-Oakview School

www.nlsd122.org

360 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Oster-Oakview School, located at 809 N Cedar Rd in New Lenox, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in the New Lenox School District 122. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, typically catering to students in the upper elementary grades (often serving 3rd through 5th grade as part of the district's grade-level configuration strategy). It places a strong emphasis on foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Oster-Oakview is recognized for its community-focused atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school utilizes a variety of instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a staff dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive culture. As part of a district that frequently focuses on innovative teaching practices and student-centered learning, Oster-Oakview strives to maintain high academic standards while helping students build the character and confidence necessary for long-term success.

360

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oster-Oakview School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	59
Black	9
Asian	1
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

White
278 (77.2 %)
Hispanic
59 (16.4 %)
Two or More
10 (2.8 %)
Black
9 (2.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New Lenox SD 122
Phone:	(815)485-2125
Website:	http://www.nlsd122.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 127