- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orland Park, IL
Orland Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Orland Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173022003122
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orland Park Elem School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 386
- students enrolled
Orland Park Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orland Park Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022003122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Orland Park Elem School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173022003122 · Orland Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerling Junior High School (677 students)
Orland Park Elem School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Orland Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerling Junior
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- Century Junior
Century Junior High School
636 students
- Liberty Elem S
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- Meadow Ridge S
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- This school
Orland Park Elem School
386 students
What this shows Orland Park Elem School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orland Park Elem School compares
Orland Park Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 6.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.9, Orland Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Orland Sd 135 reports $18,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orland Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orland Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Orland Park
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
507 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Standard public school
462 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Fernway Park Elem School
Standard public school
461 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Centennial School
Standard public school
392 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Orland Center School
Standard public school
379 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orland Park Elem School
How many students attend Orland Park Elem School?
Orland Park Elem School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orland Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orland Park Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orland Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Orland Park Elem School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orland Park Elem School?
Orland Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Orland Park Elem School rank among schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Orland Park Elem School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides Orland Park Elem School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Century Junior High School (636 students), and Liberty Elem School (627 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.