Enrollment
316
Elementary
DISTRICT 403 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CARY CCSD 26·NCES 170873006622
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
409 1St St, Cary, IL 60013 · (224) 357-5550 · McHenry County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL316 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.2:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
25%
79 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 116 | 37% |
| Kindergarten | 200 | 63% |
Student demographics
40%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Cary CCSD 26. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center this school | 316 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Spring Grove Elementary School Spring Grove | 327 | 25.1% | 64.1% |
| Emmons Grade School Antioch | 288 | 23.3% | 61.5% |
| Lily Lake Grade School Maple Park | 275 | 24.0% | 67.5% |
| Walsh Elementary School Lockport | 363 | 26.7% | N/A |
| Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School Hinckley | 297 | 27.3% | 46.9% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In McHenry County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 316 | #1,448 of 2,419 | #42 of 51 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.2:1 | #1,766 of 2,035 | #45 of 49 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 40.4% | #1,145 of 2,042 | #40 of 49 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 25.0% | #1,864 of 2,132 | #39 of 49 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
316
+36 (+13%) vs 2020
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 316 | 19.5 | 16.2:1 | 25% (79) |
| 2023-24 | 277 | 21.6 | 12.8:1 | 23% (65) |
| 2022-23 | 307 | 19 | 16.2:1 | 25% (76) |
| 2020-21 | 280 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center.
About Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is an elementary school located in Cary, Illinois, in McHenry County. The school serves pre-K through kindergarten. Enrollment is 316 students.
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center belongs to Cary CCSD 26, a district of 5 schools and 2,372 students.
Federal enrollment data show Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 75% White. The next largest groups are 19% Hispanic and 4% multiracial. A diversity index of 40% means there is a 40% chance two randomly chosen students at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center are from different groups.
The school had 19.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25. Its student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Illinois is 13.9:1. The school reported 25% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024-25. The 35% average for public schools in McHenry County is 10 points higher.
In McHenry County, home to about 312,591 people, median household income comes to about $104,802, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 35%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. There are 89 public schools in the county, enrolling about 50,123, Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center among them.
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is about 0.6 miles from Cary-Grove Community High School, its nearest public school. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
The school's enrollment rose 13% from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies here. You can also rate the school on this page.
McHenry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
312,591
Census ACS
Median income
$104,802
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
89
50,123 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Cary CCSD 26
- Cary Jr High SchoolMiddle · 761 students
- Deer Path Elementary SchoolElementary · 452 students
- Three Oaks SchoolElementary · 443 students
- Briargate Elementary SchoolElementary · 400 students
Other schools in Cary
- Cary-Grove Community High SchoolHigh · 1,348 students
- Cary Jr High SchoolMiddle · 761 students
- Deer Path Elementary SchoolElementary · 452 students
- Three Oaks SchoolElementary · 443 students
- Briargate Elementary SchoolElementary · 400 students
Nearby schools
- Cary-Grove Community High School0.6 mi · 1,348
- Three Oaks School0.6 mi · 443
- Briargate Elementary School0.9 mi · 400
- Cary Jr High School1.1 mi · 761
- Deer Path Elementary School1.3 mi · 452
- Fox River Grove Middle School1.7 mi · 174
Frequently asked questions
About Oak Knoll Early Childhood CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 316 students in grades PK-KG.
What age range does Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center serve?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center serves students from grade PK through grade KG.
How many students per teacher at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
Approximately 16.2:1 students per teacher at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
At Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center, the student body is approximately 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center public or private?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is a public K-12 school, overseen by Cary CCSD 26.
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