The Oak Park Elementary School District operates eight elementary schools (K-5, unless otherwise noted) and two middle schools (6-8) in Oak Park, Illinois, USA. The district has 376 teachers (FTEs) serving 4,923 students.
| School Name | Students | FTE Teachers | Pupil/Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | 529 | 37.1 | 14.3 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | 853 | 65.9 | 12.9 |
| Horace Mann Elementary School | 420 | 30.5 | 13.8 |
| Irving Elementary School | 359 | 32.5 | 11 |
| Longfellow Elementary School | 440 | 34 | 12.9 |
| Oliver W Holmes Elementary School | 411 | 29 | 14.2 |
| Percy Julian Middle School | 881 | 67 | 13.1 |
| John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School | 411 | 34.5 | 11.9 |
| Notes | Also has a pre-kindergarten program | ||
| William Beye Elementary School | 359 | 26.1 | 13.8 |
| William Hatch Elementary School | 260 | 19.1 | 13.6 |
Note: Based on 2002-2003 school year data
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