Serving 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Orrington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Orrington Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orrington Elementary School is 0.61, 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Orrington Elementary School?
250 students attend Orrington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Orrington Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orrington Elementary School?
Orrington Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orrington Elementary School offer ?
Orrington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Orrington Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 250 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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