Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School serves children in kindergarten through eighth grade with an outstanding academic program that produces accomplished students and "lifelong learners." The school is named after Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., a Harvard-educated lawyer who served on the United States Supreme Court under President Theodore Roosevelt.
O.W. Holmes enrolls 571 students who enjoy an average class size of 17 and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Students at O.W. Holmes return above average proficiency scores in math and reading. In 2022, Niche ranked Oliver Wendell Holmes the 3rd Best Elementary School in the Oak Park ESD 97 District.
Children at Oliver Wendell Holmes can supplement their education with extracurricular activities like chess, chorus, the Student Leadership Council, Peace Circles, Student Ambassadors and the Yearbook Club. The school's annual science fair allows kids to build critical thinking skills, and Black History Month is celebrated at Oliver Wendell Holmes with a school-wide exhibition.
Providing the students of Oak Park with a diverse curriculum that engages children intellectually, culturally and socially, Oliver Wendell Holmes Elementary School continues to inspire tomorrow's leaders.
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
508 N Kenilworth Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
Sue Hackmiller
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
61%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
71%
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Math Proficiency
61%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
42
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Full Time Teachers
42
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Teachers in First or Second Year
4.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
77.6%
State Average
43%
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Math
61.8%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
53.1%
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Female
45.1%
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White
47.6%
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Black
16.8%
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Hispanic
14.6%
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Two or more races
14.6%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/6/2016
My child has been at Holmes for K-3. We've had a positive experience there all around. She has made many good friends. I appreciate that the school has a good mix of students, both SES and racially. She has enjoyed all of her teachers (we are still friendly with all of them) and learned a lot. Homew...
8/18/2014
My son attended Holmes with Ms. Saliny. I can't rave enough about what a positive experience we had! Ms. Saliny was so dedicated and caring, it really showed. I spent time in the classroom as well and was very satisfied with the way she worked with the children and encouraged their curiosity and lov...
4/9/2013
My daughter has been at Holmes for 5 years. this school is amazing it has all I would want for my kids academically and socially. The staff is all very approachable and cooperative, very supportive and care for each child in a personal way. The school is pretty diverse and celebrates its different c...
2/7/2012
Holmes had fantastic opportunities for families to be involved. In particular, my daughter's third grade experience was with a teacher she cherishes for life. Ms. Ndiaye was her teacher that expected much and who gave all in return. After a teacher that is so powerful to a child, the next teacher ha...
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Oliver W Holmes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oak Park, IL, in the Oak Park neighborhood, and is served by the Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 61% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Oliver W Holmes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $643,677. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Park and River Forest High School, Douglass Academy High School, Austin College & Career Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Oliver W Holmes Elementary School.