Very Good
#1103 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 29% in state
Olson Park Elem School
Elementary School · Harlem Ud 122 · Machesney Park, IL
A Harlem Ud 122 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1414 Minahan Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
- Math 29% proficient (2021)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Olson Park Elem School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Olson Park Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Machesney Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,771
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralston Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 1–6 | 0.9 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Machesney Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–6 | 1.0 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Walter Lawson Childrens HomePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Marquette Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 1–3 | 1.5 mi | 266 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harlem Ud 122
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Olson Park Elem School is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Olson Park Elem School
Olson Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Machesney Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 356 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Olson Park Elem School
What grades does Olson Park Elem School serve?
Olson Park Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Olson Park Elem School?
Olson Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olson Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olson Park Elem School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Olson Park Elem School rank in IL?
Olson Park Elem School ranks #1,103 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Olson Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Olson Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Olson Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Olson Park Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Olson Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Olson Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Olson Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Olson Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Olson Park Elem School?
51.7% of students at Olson Park Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (815) 654-4504
- Area population (ZIP 61115)
- 22,424
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61115; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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