Arnold W Kruse Ed Center

School Overview
The **Arnold W. Kruse Education Center**, located in Orland Park, Illinois, serves as a specialized facility under the administration of the Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education (SWCCCASE). The center is dedicated to providing tailored educational programs and therapeutic support for students with diverse learning needs, ranging from early childhood to high school age. Its primary mission is to foster an inclusive, structured environment that empowers students to achieve their academic and developmental potential through individualized instruction and specialized resources.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative approach, which integrates speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral support into the daily curriculum to address the unique challenges of its student population. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and personalized attention, the Kruse Education Center creates a supportive community where students can develop essential social, communication, and life skills. The facility serves as a vital resource for families within the region, ensuring that students requiring specialized educational interventions have access to high-quality instruction within a safe and professional setting.
444
Total Students
37.3
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Demographic Student Count
White318
Hispanic62
Black31
Asian6
Two or More27
  • White
    318 (71.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    62 (14.0 %)
  • Black
    31 (7.0 %)
  • Two or More
    27 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.4 %)
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: CCSD 146
Phone: (708)614-4530
Website: http://www.district146.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 71
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 82
Grade 3 61
Grade 4 66
Grade 5 67

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten40
Kindergarten71
Grade 157
Grade 282
Grade 361
Grade 466
Grade 567
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21849.1%
Male22650.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)