ARCADIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Arcadia Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Matteson ESD 162 school district, located in Olympia Fields, IL with about 448 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Arcadia Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Arcadia Elementary School, located at 20519 Arcadian Dr in Olympia Fields, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Rich Township area. As part of the local public school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school’s location in a quiet residential neighborhood provides a steady, localized setting for students to begin their educational journeys.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student growth and the cultivation of a collaborative relationship between faculty, parents, and the surrounding Olympia Fields community. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Arcadia Elementary aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors of middle school while encouraging personal curiosity and character building. Its role in the district is central to providing consistent, quality early education for the diverse families residing in the south suburban Chicago region.

For more information, contact Arcadia Elem School at (708) 747-3535 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.