Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Summary:

Arnold W Kruse Educational Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Orland Park, Illinois, with 444 students. The school consistently outperforms its Ccsd 146 school district and the state of Illinois in academic proficiency, ranking in the top 30% of Illinois elementary schools.

Arnold W Kruse stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in serving English Language Learners and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, where it ranks in the top 5% and 4% of Illinois elementary schools, respectively. The school's strong focus on supporting these student groups has contributed to its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the district average, suggesting a continued commitment to student success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Liberty Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School, both in the Orland School District 135, Arnold W Kruse stands out as a top performer, often outpacing its peers in academic proficiency and other key metrics. This consistent high performance over the past decade is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7617 Hemlock Dr
       Orland Park, IL  60462-4253


(708) 614-4530

District: Ccsd 146

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,040 Help


Students who attend Arnold W Kruse Educational Center usually attend:

Middle:    Central Middle School
High:    Victor J Andrew High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  444

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.6%
Hispanic:
14.0%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arnold W Kruse Educational Center ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Ccsd 146 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Arnold W Kruse Educational Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ccsd 146 School District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center is $18,040. 2 elementary schools in the Ccsd 146 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arnold W Kruse Educational Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Arnold W Kruse Educational Center 308th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Arnold W Kruse Educational Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Ccsd 146:

SchoolDigger ranks Ccsd 146 325th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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Rank History for all students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.73 394th 2020 80.5%
2004 77.99 407th 2030 80.0%
2005 67.72 766th 2022 62.1%
2006 72.69 601st 2086 71.2%
2007 67.14 813th 2095 61.2%
2008 68.62 779th 2092 62.8%
2009 82.86 232nd 2120 89.1%
2010 74.72 570th 2139 73.4%
2011 78.17 431st 2147 79.9%
2012 74.66 562nd 2166 74.1%
2013 81.42 367th 2167 83.1%
2015 49.14 923rd 2052 55.0%
2016 66.13 629th 2046 69.3%
2017 75.83 451st 2044 77.9%
2018 84.51 267th 2037 86.9%
2019 84.22 282nd 2086 86.5%
2021 76.23 400th 1948 79.5%
2022 71.50 546th 2082 73.8%
2023 74.35 474th 2077 77.2%
2024 82.56 308th 2067 85.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 63.59 136th 743 81.7%
2021 44.11 233rd 537 56.6%
2022 81.92 45th 768 94.1%
2023 91.58 20th 788 97.5%
2024 88.57 32nd 826 96.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.75 236th 1194 80.2%
2021 21.40 565th 640 11.7%
2022 69.66 200th 1113 82.0%
2024 68.13 266th 1195 77.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.95 147th 1765 91.7%
2019 84.36 116th 1816 93.6%
2021 73.96 191st 1514 87.4%
2022 76.52 212th 1763 88.0%
2023 75.45 256th 1808 85.8%
2024 89.53 70th 1793 96.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.29 256th 1964 87.0%
2019 80.05 331st 2019 83.6%
2021 81.41 242nd 1680 85.6%
2022 76.33 404th 1970 79.5%
2023 77.65 376th 1957 80.8%
2024 84.30 253rd 1942 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.53 290th 1972 85.3%
2019 83.44 264th 2019 86.9%
2021 59.37 566th 1707 66.8%
2022 63.01 631st 1977 68.1%
2023 67.24 554th 1984 72.1%
2024 77.38 379th 1959 80.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.46 153rd 970 84.2%
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Rank History for White students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 321st 1463 78.1%
2019 78.21 235th 1462 83.9%
2021 64.41 410th 1308 68.7%
2022 56.19 598th 1425 58.0%
2023 63.01 468th 1419 67.0%
2024 67.28 399th 1392 71.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 383 1 23 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 408
1990 380 4 12 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 396
1991 392 1 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 365 3 34 5 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1993 396 1 19 6 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1994 377 2 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 387 10 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1996 387 10 20 17 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1997 388 10 27 22 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1998 376 13 35 22 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 367 12 40 25 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2000 374 15 37 17 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2001 336 6 30 20 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2002 286 3 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2003 286 3 19 12 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2004 270 9 20 14 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2005 272 11 11 17 0 n/a n/a 2 313
2006 259 7 11 26 0 n/a n/a 7 310
2007 262 10 7 24 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2008 283 9 5 18 0 n/a n/a 6 321
2009 328 10 7 27 1 n/a n/a 11 384
2010 276 16 8 22 1 n/a n/a 13 336
2011 270 15 10 36 2 0 12 0 345
2012 282 17 10 32 0 0 12 0 353
2013 276 17 11 34 0 0 11 0 349
2014 254 12 18 42 1 0 13 0 340
2015 256 13 17 40 1 1 20 0 348
2016 247 15 19 40 1 1 21 0 344
2017 258 23 16 45 2 1 32 0 377
2018 276 34 17 53 2 1 30 0 413
2019 269 39 12 51 2 1 31 0 405
2020 283 42 8 54 2 1 31 0 421
2021 301 35 8 61 2 0 29 0 436
2022 313 31 9 58 2 0 29 0 442
2023 318 31 6 62 0 0 27 0 444

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 17.0 24.0 n/a
1990 396 17.0 23.2 n/a
1991 408 18.0 22.6 n/a
1992 407 19.5 20.8 n/a
1993 422 20.8 20.3 n/a
1994 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
1995 434 26.5 16.4 n/a
1996 434 26.5 16.4 n/a
1997 447 26.5 16.9 n/a
1998 446 27.0 16.5 n/a
1999 444 24.5 18.1 n/a
2000 443 26.5 16.7 n/a
2001 392 24.0 16.3 n/a
2002 320 25.5 12.5 7.5
2003 320 25.5 12.5 7.5
2004 313 26.5 11.8 12.5
2005 313 26.5 11.8 16.7
2006 310 28.0 11.1 18.5
2007 303 27.0 11.2 17.2
2008 321 25.0 12.8 16.8
2009 384 27.4 14.0 17.7
2010 336 25.4 13.2 20.4
2011 345 25.5 13.5 23.2
2012 353 27.5 12.8 28.6
2013 349 33.6 10.3 29.8
2014 340 30.5 11.1 43.5
2015 348 29.0 12.0 37.6
2016 344 27.0 12.7 31.1
2017 377 27.3 13.8 38.5
2018 413 31.3 13.1 32.9
2019 405 31.5 12.8 37.8
2020 421 32.0 13.1 36.1
2021 436 n/a n/a n/a
2022 442 36.9 11.9 37.6
2023 444 37.3 11.8 40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 408 17.0 24.0 n/a
1990 396 17.0 23.2 n/a
1991 408 18.0 22.6 n/a
1992 407 19.5 20.8 n/a
1993 422 20.8 20.3 n/a
1994 405 21.5 18.8 n/a
1995 434 26.5 16.4 n/a
1996 434 26.5 16.4 n/a
1997 447 26.5 16.9 n/a
1998 446 27.0 16.5 n/a
1999 444 24.5 18.1 n/a
2000 443 26.5 16.7 n/a
2001 392 24.0 16.3 n/a
2002 320 25.5 12.5 7.5
2003 320 25.5 12.5 7.5
2004 313 26.5 11.8 12.5
2005 313 26.5 11.8 16.7
2006 310 28.0 11.1 18.5
2007 303 27.0 11.2 17.2
2008 321 25.0 12.8 16.8
2009 384 27.4 14.0 17.7
2010 336 25.4 13.2 20.4
2011 345 25.5 13.5 23.2
2012 353 27.5 12.8 28.6
2013 349 33.6 10.3 29.8
2014 340 30.5 11.1 43.5
2015 348 29.0 12.0 37.6
2016 344 27.0 12.7 31.1
2017 377 27.3 13.8 38.5
2018 413 31.3 13.1 32.9
2019 405 31.5 12.8 37.8
2020 421 32.0 13.1 36.1
2021 436 n/a n/a n/a
2022 442 36.9 11.9 37.6
2023 444 37.3 11.8 40.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201598.5%97.4%97.4%97.4%7.0%97.4%98.5%7.0%
201699.1%98.5%98.5%98.5%8.8%98.5%99.1%8.8%
201798.4%97.9%97.9%97.9%7.2%97.9%98.4%7.2%
201898.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%7.0%98.5%98.5%7.0%
201998.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202197.7%97.7%97.7%97.7%98.9%97.5%97.7%6.7%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%6.9%
202396.7%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.7%6.5%
202498.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%6.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $445 (2.9%) $14,838 (97.1%) $15,283
2020 $636 (3.8%) $15,948 (96.2%) $16,584
2021 $676 (4.1%) $15,633 (95.9%) $16,309
2022 $676 (4.1%) $15,633 (95.9%) $16,309
2023 $1,025 (5.5%) $17,543 (94.5%) $18,568
2024 $673 (3.7%) $17,366 (96.3%) $18,040

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Arnold W Kruse Educational Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 282nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 2077 Elementary schools
 9.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)56.649.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ccsd 146)51.539
 12.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)56.556
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ccsd 146)52.345.7
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)63.364.5
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ccsd 146)54.949.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)4551.6
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ccsd 146)41.731.9
 9.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)66.143.1
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ccsd 146)53.737.6
 16.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)49.220
 29.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ccsd 146)38.428.3
 10.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Arnold W Kruse Educational Center)69.549.2
 20.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ccsd 146)59.557.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students405444
 9.6%
African American3931
 20.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian126
 50%
Hispanic5162
 21.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White269318
 18.2%
Two or More Races3127
 12.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.8%40.3%
 2.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 444 students attended Arnold W Kruse Educational Center.

Students who attend Arnold W Kruse Educational Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Middle School
High : Victor J Andrew High School

Arnold W Kruse Educational Center ranks 308th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Arnold W Kruse Educational Center are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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