Olson Park Elem School

1414 Minahan Dr
Machesney Park, IL 61115

www.harlem122.org

294 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Olson Park Elementary School is a public school located in Machesney Park, Illinois, and serves as part of the Harlem School District 122. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school. With a mission rooted in fostering a supportive learning environment, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and partnership between teachers, parents, and students to ensure each child reaches their full potential.

In addition to its core curriculum, Olson Park Elementary prides itself on cultivating a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be responsible, respectful, and safe. The school utilizes various resources and instructional strategies to address diverse learning styles, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere. Located in the suburban landscape of Machesney Park, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, offering various programs and activities that promote both educational excellence and extracurricular engagement.

294

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olson Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	43
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
198 (67.3%)
Hispanic
43 (14.6%)
Two or More
30 (10.2%)
Black
15 (5.1%)
Asian
6 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.7%)

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:	Harlem UD 122
Phone:	(815)654-4504
Website:	http://www.harlem122.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 78