PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Prairie Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Orland SD 135 school district, located in Orland Park, IL with about 522 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 34 teachers, Prairie Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Prairie Elementary School, located in Orland Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Orland School District 135, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a nurturing, student-centered environment. The school typically emphasizes a balanced curriculum that focuses on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its student body.

Beyond its academic program, Prairie Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere between educators, families, and the surrounding Orland Park community to ensure students feel supported both inside and outside the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school utilizes modern instructional techniques and resources to maintain high educational standards, consistently striving to create an inclusive and engaging space for young learners to grow.

For more information, contact Prairie Elem School at (708) 364-4835 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

14200 S 82nd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462-2306
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PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Orland Park, IL with about 522 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Orland SD 135
Total Students:
522
Teachers:
34
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 522 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.7%
Hispanic/Latino
13.2%
Asian
4.2%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.