Orland Sd 135

Orland Park, Illinois - 10 schools

An equity score of 30/100 ranks Orland Sd 135 #548 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,197 per pupil, Orland Sd 135 ranks #334 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,213
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$17,197
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Orland Sd 135 operates 10 public schools serving 5,213 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 combined, 3 middle, 3 elementary schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cook County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,197 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 71.0% local, 24.0% state, and 5.1% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 30/100, ranked #548 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 290:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Orland Center School, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.

Its largest campus is Jerling Junior High School, enrolling 677 students (13% of the district's total enrollment).

Orland Sd 135 student-counselor ratio is 290:1: slightly below the ~408 national average, within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Sitting just under the national figure still leaves meaningful room for sub-unit variation that the aggregate number hides. Variation between sub-units within Orland Sd 135 is typically wider than the Orland Sd 135-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Orland Sd 135 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.9%: slightly below the ~28 national average, aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Sitting just under the national figure still leaves meaningful room for sub-unit variation that the aggregate number hides. Variation between sub-units within Orland Sd 135 is typically wider than the Orland Sd 135-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.1%
Federal
24.0%
State
71.0%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
548 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Orland Sd 135.

White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
African American 6.8%
Asian 5.1%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 48.4/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Orland Sd 135's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Orland Center School 55.8
  2. 2 Orland Park Elem School 54.9
  3. 3 Meadow Ridge School 54.2
  4. 4 Century Junior High School 51.9
  5. 5 Orland Jr High School 51.7

Programs & Resources

290:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Orland Sd 135

School Enrollment
Jerling Junior High School
677
Century Junior High School
636
Liberty Elem School
627
Meadow Ridge School
554
Orland Jr High School
524
Prairie Elem School
507
High Point Elem School
504
Centennial School
392
Orland Park Elem School
386
Orland Center School
379

How Orland Sd 135 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Batavia Usd 101 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Bremen Chsd 228 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Geneva Cusd 304 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Arlington Heights Sd 25 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Glenbrook Hsd 225 Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Orland Sd 135's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Orland Sd 135?

Orland Sd 135 has 10 schools, including 3 middle, 3 elementary, 4 combined. Total enrollment is 5,213 students.

How much does Orland Sd 135 spend per student?

Orland Sd 135 spends $17,197 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #548 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Orland Sd 135?

Orland Sd 135 students are 69.3% White, 15.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% African American, 5.1% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Orland Sd 135?

Orland Sd 135 has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #548 out of 763 districts in Illinois.