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Okaw Valley Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
319 N Washington St, Bethany, IL 61914 · (217) 665-3541 · Part of Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302
Students
170
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Setting
Rural
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Okaw Valley Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 16 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency24.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 30.7%
Location
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319 N Washington St, Bethany
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K32
Kindergarten23
Grade 131
Grade 225
Grade 323
Grade 436
Enrollment over time
189’20
190’21
175’22
169’23
170’24
Down 10.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 98%Hispanic <1%Black <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.