Fernway Park Elem School

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fernway Park Elementary School, located at 16600 S. 88th Ave in Orland Park, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Orland School District 135. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades, focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing small-group instruction and differentiated learning strategies, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that each child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Fernway Park is recognized for its strong emphasis on community and parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work together to provide a well-rounded educational experience. With a variety of extracurricular activities and a focus on character education, Fernway Park seeks to develop responsible, well-adjusted students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond, all within the safe and family-oriented environment of the Orland Park community.

461

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fernway Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	78
Black	33
Asian	13
Two or More	12
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
322 (69.8%)
Hispanic
78 (16.9%)
Black
33 (7.2%)
Asian
13 (2.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Kirby SD 140
Phone:	(708)349-3810
Website:	http://ksd140.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 77

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 73