Orrington Elem School

www.orrington.district65.net

250 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Orrington Elementary School, located in the heart of Evanston, Illinois, is a well-regarded K-5 institution within Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves a diverse population of students and is highly valued by local families for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on social-emotional learning. The school building itself is a historic fixture in the community, situated in a residential area near Northwestern University, which contributes to the school’s academic culture and neighborhood-focused identity.

Beyond its core curriculum, Orrington is recognized for fostering an inclusive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher association that supports various enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and community events. With a commitment to meeting the needs of individual learners, Orrington continues to be a central pillar of the Evanston educational landscape, consistently prioritizing equity and student engagement.

250

Total Students

27.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Orrington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	147
Hispanic	15
Black	30
Asian	26
Two or More	32

White
147 (58.8 %)
Two or More
32 (12.8 %)
Black
30 (12.0 %)
Asian
26 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
15 (6.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Evanston CCSD 65
Phone:	(847)859-8781
Website:	http://www.orrington.district65.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 51