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Orchard Place Elementary School

2727 MAPLE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018

Ranked 567 of 1380 in Illinois

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Orchard Place Elementary School

2727 MAPLE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018

About Orchard Place Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 22% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
253
Total Students
$65651
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.5%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 68%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 3.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
22.5%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
68%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
3.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 253
45.1%
114 Female
54.9%
139 Male

Student Population

253 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Orchard Place Elementary School Contact Information

Address

2727 MAPLE ST, DES PLAINES, IL 60018

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Phone

(847) 824-1255

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Des Plaines Fire Department and paramedics went to Orchard Place Elementary on October 24, 2025, during Fire Safety Week, to give a talk about fire safety to kids in kindergarten through second grade.

FAQ

Q.1 How can parents sign their kids up?

Ans: You can sign up for classes online through the district's system.

Q. 2 Is there transportation to school?

Ans: Yes, buses are available for students who live too far away to walk.

Q.3 Are there rules about what to wear?

Ans: There is no uniform, but comfortable clothes that are appropriate for school are recommended.

Q. 4 How do we test students?

Ans: Student progress is assessed through MAP tests, reading tests, and evaluations by teachers.

Q. Does the school provide lunch?

Ans: Yes, you can obtain hot breakfast and lunch.

Q. 5 Are there programs that last all day?

Ans: Yes, there is care available before and after school.

Q. 6 How does the school keep things safe?

Ans: Regular drills, supervision, and safe places to get in.

Q. 7 How do parents find out about changes?

Ans: Via email updates, newsletters, and Seesaw.

Q. 8 What kinds of programs are available to help people grow?

Ans: Reading, music, and art challenges help people learn.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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