Fernway Park Elementary School

16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
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%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1732 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fernway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Fernway Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
16%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
75%
47%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IL.
0.41
This chart display the diversity score of Fernway Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
1%
27%
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
Spring Break - No School
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break - No School
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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