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Oglesby Education Service District 125

755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348-1067
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Oglesby Education Service District 125. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Oglesby Education Service District 125 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
460 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Oglesby Education Service District 125, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#646 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
19%
27%
17%
30%
55-59%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,176 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,093
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,176
$21,244

Best Oglesby Education Service District 125 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Oglesby Education Service District 125?
Oglesby Education Service District 125 manages 2 public schools serving 460 students.
What is the rank of Oglesby Education Service District 125?
Oglesby Education Service District 125 is ranked #657 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Oglesby Education Service District 125?
75% of Oglesby Education Service District 125 students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oglesby Education Service District 125?
Oglesby Education Service District 125 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Oglesby Education Service District 125's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,176 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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