Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orrington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orrington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Orrington Elementary School's student population of 250 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orrington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orrington Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 3426 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
12%
17%
White
59%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orrington Elementary School's ranking?
Orrington Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Orrington Elementary School often compared to?
Orrington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Joseph Sears School, Oakton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Orrington Elementary School?
250 students attend Orrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orrington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orrington Elementary School?
Orrington Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orrington Elementary School offer ?
Orrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orrington Elementary School part of?
Orrington Elementary School is part of Evanston CCSD 65 School District.
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