Olson Park Elem School
Machesney Park, IL · Harlem UD 122 · Grades 1 - 5
656th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
Olson Park Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Olson Park Elem School 656th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 74th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
Olson Park Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Olson Park Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 356 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 68.8% | ▼ 11.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 12.9% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 10.4% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 4.7% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.7% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Olson Park Elem School
Typical home value $208K in zip 61115 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Olson Park Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Ralston Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 0.9 mi away1,040th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 4Machesney Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1 mi away1,317th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 30% - –Donald C Parker Early Educ CenterHarlem UD 122 · 1.4 mi away
- 4Marquette Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.5 mi away1,360th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 38% - 4Maple Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.6 mi away1,271st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 2Rock Cut Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 1.7 mi away1,804th of 2,105
ELA 18% · Math 25% - 3Windsor Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 2.4 mi away1,574th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 26% - 3Loves Park Elem SchoolHarlem UD 122 · 3.4 mi away1,557th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Olson Park Elem School in?
Olson Park Elem School is part of the Harlem UD 122 district in Machesney Park, Illinois.
Is Olson Park Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Olson Park Elem School 656th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Olson Park Elem School?
White 69%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 10%, Black 6% (356 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Olson Park Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61115 is $208K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.