William Beye Elementary School

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William Beye Elementary School features a sports field for students.

William Beye Elementary School is located in Oak Park, IL.

William Beye Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

230 N Cuyler Ave, Oak Park, IL

Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97

367 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

William Beye Elementary School is located at 230 N Cuyler Ave. and first opened in Oak Park in 1879. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, the school enrolls 369 students who enjoy an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 and class size of 19. Ranked the 2nd Best Elementary School in the Oak Park ESD 97 District by U.S. News and World Report, William Beye's students demonstrate high competence on standardized assessments and 52% of students test at or above math and reading proficiency levels. Over 91% of William Beye's instructors have been teaching for at least 3 years or more and the school employs 45 full-time teachers and 8 part-time assistants. Special initiatives like William Beye's Green Team bring students in contact with the community as "Outdoor Explorers" and they learn to recycle, reuse and reduce unnecessary waste in Oak Park. Creative opportunities at William Beye Elementary include jazz band, gospel choir and art club, and each year fifth graders help paint a class mural as a parting gift to their fellow students, while William Beye's Bobcats compete in basketball tournaments. As one of the most accomplished elementary schools in the district, William Beye successfully prepares Oak Park's children for high school careers with outstanding scholastic and athletic programming.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Jonathan Ellwanger

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
67%

Reading Proficiency
75%

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Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

75%

Math Proficiency

67%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 8.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 53.5%	Female 44.1%
White 59.2%	Hispanic 13.2%
Black 13%	Two or more races 11.4%
Asian 3.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

3/12/2025

As language learner family, the school was accommodating to our children's needs in learning. They were supported in all subjects and encouraged by different teachers - from homeroom, language specialists, to specials in art, music, and PE, to thrive in their own ways of learning! As a result, my ch...

5.0 parent

2/14/2023

The rating of Beye School on this website (as of today, ranked 5/10 stars) seems out of whack to me. Specifically in the area of 'equity' where today's ranking is 3/10. I hope "Great Schools" takes the time to visit the schools it ranks and assesses a true equity score through observation and interv...

5.0 parent

11/17/2022

Very nice school and teachers has a lot of kids

5.0 parent

6/17/2022

Beye is one of the best things about Oak Park! Our students (now graduates) of Beye had such an incredible experience here. The teachers, administrators and students create such an amazing community. Lots of folks talk about Mann. . . until they learn about Beye!!!

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William Beye 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 367 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. William Beye Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $631,002. 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 William Beye Elementary School.

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