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Palos West Elementary School vs. Fernway Park Elementary School

Should you attend Palos West Elementary School or Fernway Park Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Palos West Elementary School
12700 S 104th Ave
Palos Park, IL 60464
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Fernway Park Elementary School
16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Palos West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Fernway Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palos West Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 408 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fernway Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
708 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palos West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fernway Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palos West Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fernway Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palos West Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fernway Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palos West Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fernway Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kirby School District 140 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#288 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
#938 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palos West Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fernway Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 10% in IL)
40-44%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palos West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fernway Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kirby School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palos West Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fernway Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kirby School District 140 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palos West Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fernway Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
79
77
Kindergarten Students
91
64
Grade 1 Students
105
61
Grade 2 Students
114
47
Grade 3 Students
111
49
Grade 4 Students
107
67
Grade 5 Students
101
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palos West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fernway Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kirby School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palos West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fernway Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kirby School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palos West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fernway Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kirby School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palos West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fernway Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kirby School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palos West Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fernway Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kirby School District 140 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palos West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fernway Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kirby School District 140 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palos West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fernway Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kirby School District 140 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palos West Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Palos Community Consolidated School District 118 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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