Orland Park Elementary School

9960 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Orland Park Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orland Park Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
372 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Orland Park Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
19%
27%
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Black
5%
17%
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White
68%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Orland Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Orland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Orland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Orland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Orland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Orland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Orland Park Elementary School?
372 students attend Orland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Orland Park Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orland Park Elementary School?
Orland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orland Park Elementary School offer ?
Orland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Orland Park Elementary School part of?
Orland Park Elementary School is part of Orland SD 135 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 372 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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