Palos West Elementary School
Tel:
(708) 448-6888
- Palos West Elementary School serves 639 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Palos West 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 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Palos West 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
- Palos West Elementary School's student population of 639 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 639 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palos West Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Palos West Elementary School is 0.39, 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 Testing Rank | #386 out of 3672 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 77% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palos CCSD 118 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palos West Elementary School is Carl Sandburg High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Orland Junior High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Centennial School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Orland Park Carl Sandburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,865 students
1.3 miles
13300 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 671-3100 1.3 9-12 2,865 - Orland Park Centennial School Grades: PK-3 | 482 students
2.1 miles
14101 Creek Xing
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414 2.1 PK-3 482 - Orland Park Orland Park Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 375 students
2.1 miles
9960 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904 2.1 PK-2 375 - Orland Park Transition Special Education School
Grades: 12 | 177 students
2.6 miles
14535 John Humphrey
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 873-1600 2.6 12 177 - Orland Park High Point Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 481 students
2.8 miles
14825 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408 2.8 3-5 481
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