Oriole Park Elem School

www.cps.edu

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Oriole Park Elementary School, located in the Norwood Park community of Chicago, is a highly regarded neighborhood school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system, it is well-known for its strong academic reputation and its role as a central hub for the local community. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, supported by a dedicated faculty and an active parent-teacher association that works to enhance the overall educational experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academics, Oriole Park is celebrated for its warm, welcoming environment and its commitment to fostering the social and emotional development of its students. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. Because of its consistent performance and community engagement, Oriole Park remains a sought-after institution for families residing on the Northwest Side of Chicago.

617

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oriole Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	373
Hispanic	166
Black	13
Asian	43
Two or More	22

White
373 (60.5%)
Hispanic
166 (26.9%)
Asian
43 (7.0%)
Two or More
22 (3.6%)
Black
13 (2.1%)

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:	Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
Phone:	(773)534-1201
Website:	http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 71

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 79

Grade 9 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oriole Park Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	71
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	79
Grade 9	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oriole Park Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	48%
Male	321	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)