Serving 356 students in grades 1-6, Olson Park Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Olson Park Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olson Park Elementary School is 0.50, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Olson Park Elementary School?
356 students attend Olson Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Olson Park Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olson Park Elementary School?
Olson Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Olson Park Elementary School offer ?
Olson Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Olson Park Elementary School part of?
I love Olson I have been there since first grade and made wonderful friend's and the teachers help so much. I am in 6 grade and my teachers make 6-grade fun and make you not worry about going to middle school next year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - happyperson
212/3/2008
My son went to the Parker Center and it was great, but Olson Park... It's not organized at all. The principal is not very friendly. No one at the school is on one accord. There are not a whole lot of extracurricular activiites. Everyone in my subdivision told me that I would be dissapointed, but it seems as though the local people are o.k. with the school. No one ever seems to know what's going on. They depend on the little kids to tell the parents what they've been told. The facilities are very cluttered. My son teacher is really nice though.
- Posted by Parent - busin
511/4/2008
I have a daughter that has gone to this school for three years now. This is the best elementary school in the park. My daughter has adhd and she's bi-polar and all the teachers that she has had and has now are all very understanding and patient with her. She wasn't doing very good in 1st and 2nd grade until she started 3rd grade at Olson, now she gets A's, B's, and C's. She very proud of herself and really loves to go to school. They have done miracles and I thank them everyday.
- Posted by Parent - stacy
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 356 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 31%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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