Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
444 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 318 |
| Hispanic | 62 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 27 |
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White318 (71.6 %)
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Hispanic62 (14.0 %)
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Black31 (7.0 %)
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Two or More27 (6.1 %)
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Asian6 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 40 |
| Kindergarten | 71 |
| Grade 1 | 57 |
| Grade 2 | 82 |
| Grade 3 | 61 |
| Grade 4 | 66 |
| Grade 5 | 67 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 218 | 49.1% |
| Male | 226 | 50.9% |
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