Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fernway Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fernway Park Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
367 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fernway Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fernway Park Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1732 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
16%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
75%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fernway Park Elementary School's ranking?
Fernway Park Elementary School is ranked #1732 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fernway Park Elementary School often compared to?
Fernway Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial School, Palos West Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Fernway Park Elementary School?
367 students attend Fernway Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Fernway Park Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fernway Park Elementary School?
Fernway Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fernway Park Elementary School offer ?
Fernway Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fernway Park Elementary School part of?
Fernway Park Elementary School is part of Kirby SD 140 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Fourth Marking Period
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Report Cards Issued
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
First Day of School for All Students (EC-8)
August 21, 2024 (Wednesday)
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