Helen Keller Elementary School
Tel:
(708)532-2144
- Helen Keller Elementary School serves 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Helen Keller Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52%.
Top Placements
Helen Keller Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Helen Keller Elementary School's student population of 382 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 382 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Helen Keller Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Helen Keller 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #649 out of 3679 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 76% | 48% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 47% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kirby 140 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Helen Keller Elementary School is Victor J Andrew High School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Virgil I Grissom Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John A Bannes Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tinley Park John A Bannes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.9 miles
16835 Odell Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708)532-6466 0.9 PK-5 435 - Tinley Park Virgil I Grissom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 585 students
0.9 miles
17000 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708)429-3030 0.9 6-8 585 - Orland Park Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.2 miles
7617 Hemlock Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708)614-4530 1.2 PK-5 413 - Orland Park Fernway Park Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
1.3 miles
16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708)349-3810 1.3 PK-5 467 - Tinley Park Prairie View Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 614 students
1.7 miles
8500 175th St
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(708)532-8540 1.7 6-8 614
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