Orrington Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Evanston, Illinois 60201 · Evanston CCSD 65
#139 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#6045 of 50,301 nationally
About Orrington Elem School
Orrington Elem School is a public elementary located in Evanston, in the Evanston CCSD 65 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 225 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 139th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (65th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 225.
There are 16 schools in Evanston; Orrington Elem School ranks 1st of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)20.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Orrington Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Orrington Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students · 1.5 km away
Haven Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 1.5 km away
Central Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students · 2.2 km away
Dewey Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 2.4 km away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 2.5 km away
Evanston Twp High School
Evanston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,560 students · 2.7 km away
McKenzie Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students · 2.9 km away
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 3.1 km away
Nichols Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students · 3.2 km away
Joseph E Hill Education Center
Evanston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
258 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orrington Elem School a good school?
Orrington Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #139 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Orrington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Orrington Elem School ranks #139 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #6045 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Orrington Elem School?
Orrington Elem School had 225 students in 2025.
Is Orrington Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Orrington Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Orrington Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Orrington Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.