How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Fernway Park Elem School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Orland Park, IL | Tinley Park, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 461 | 627 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Fernway Park Elem School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,662 | $17,662 |
| District | Kirby Sd 140 | Kirby Sd 140 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Fernway Park Elem School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.8% | 69.5% |
| African American | 7.2% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 15.8% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 5.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Fernway Park Elem School | Virgil I Grissom Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 461:1 | 627:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.4% | 20.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 15 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.