Serving 285 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Place 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Orchard Place Elementary School's student population of 285 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Orchard Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Place Elementary School is 0.44, 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
#2024 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
72%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
20%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Place Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Place Elementary School is ranked #2024 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Orchard Place Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School, Iroquois Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Orchard Place Elementary School?
285 students attend Orchard Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Orchard Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Orchard Place Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Place Elementary School part of?
Orchard Place Elementary School is part of CCSD 62 School District.
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