District Overview
Oglesby Elementary School District 125, located at 755 Bennett Ave in Oglesby, Illinois, is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its local community within the greater Ottawa metropolitan area. Nestled in a distant town setting, this two-school district offers a continuous academic pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. According to federal educational data for the 2024–2025 school year, the district serves a total enrollment of 444 students. The student body is evenly balanced and includes a vibrant early childhood program with 71 pre-kindergarteners, followed by steady grade-level cohorts through middle school. This environment provides a tight-knit educational setting where young learners build foundational skills before transitioning to regional high schools.

A standout characteristic of Oglesby ESD 125 is its exceptional level of instructional and operational support. The district employs 132 full-time equivalent staff members, featuring a core teaching force of 70 educators alongside 8 instructional aides and 54 support staff professionals. This staffing structure yields an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of approximately six to one, allowing educators to deliver highly individualized instruction and tailored academic support. For parents, prospective families, and educational researchers evaluating local learning environments, Oglesby ESD 125 represents a well-resourced elementary district committed to small class sizes and comprehensive student care, with further community resources accessible via its official portal at ops125.net.
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Total Schools
444
Total Students
70.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oglesby ESD 125
Demographic Student Count
White336
Hispanic77
Black6
Two or More25
  • White
    336 (75.7%)
  • Hispanic
    77 (17.3%)
  • Two or More
    25 (5.6%)
  • Black
    6 (1.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Oglesby ESD 125
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:444*
Teachers (FTE):70.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.3
Schools in Oglesby ESD 125
Found 2 Schools