Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orchard Place Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Orchard Place Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Orchard Place Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 21, 2025
Last Day of School
Thu. Jun 4, 2026
School Rankings
Orchard Place Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orchard Place Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2046 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
66%
28%
Black
4%
16%
White
22%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orchard Place Elementary School's ranking?
Orchard Place Elementary School is ranked #2046 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Orchard Place Elementary School often compared to?
Orchard Place Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School, Iroquois Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Orchard Place Elementary School?
253 students attend Orchard Place Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Orchard Place Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orchard Place Elementary School?
Orchard Place Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Orchard Place Elementary School offer ?
Orchard Place Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orchard Place Elementary School part of?
Orchard Place Elementary School is part of CCSD 62 School District.
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