Serving 516 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Arcadia Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Arcadia Elementary School serves the northern part of Olympia Fields, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arcadia Elementary School's student population of 516 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
516 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Arcadia Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arcadia Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#2407 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
87%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcadia Elementary School's ranking?
Arcadia Elementary School is ranked #2407 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Arcadia Elementary School often compared to?
Arcadia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Richton Square School, Matteson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Arcadia Elementary School?
516 students attend Arcadia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Arcadia Elementary School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arcadia Elementary School?
Arcadia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arcadia Elementary School offer ?
Arcadia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Arcadia Elementary School part of?
Arcadia Elementary School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.
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