Olympia Fields Community Guide
Community Overview
Olympia Fields is a primarily residential village of about 8500 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District; Olympia Fields Country Club, which features a Golf Course; and Forest Preserves. Grade school-aged children attend schools in districts 161 or 162, while secondary students are served by districts 227 or 233. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-57), and major local roads (Governors Hwy., Western Ave., Lincoln Hwy., Crawford Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 42 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-503-8000 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-748-5129
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-503-8100
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Rich Township District 227 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Rich Township District 227
300 Sauk Trail
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-747-2600
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Tutoring, Counseling, Summer School, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Library, Vocational Education, P.E, Art, Music, Gifted.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://www.ecnet.net/users/gemedia0/
District Schools
(Olympia Fields only):Rich Central High
. 3600 203rd. St., Olympia Fields, IL 60461, 708-747-6070.Web Site Address
: http://www.ecnet.net/users/gcmedia1/School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Rich Central High |
9-12 |
1,013 |
3,285 |
188 |
31.5% |
68.5% |
19.5:1 |
$9,825 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Rich Twp High School District 227 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
220 |
225 |
25.9 |
233 |
223 |
88.7% |
19.2 |
School Averages |
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Rich Central High |
217 |
224 |
24.9 |
238 |
228 |
85.1% |
18.8 |
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233
999 Kedzie Ave.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-799-3000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood (Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Foreign Language, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Features
: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Swimming Pool, Library, Gym(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage.Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum/Courses
: English: Speech, Composition, English I,II,III IV. Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology & Astronomy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Plants & Animals. Math: Essential Math, Consumer Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, Calculus & Discrete Math, Computer Programming - Basic & Pascal. Social Science/History: Western Civilization, United States History, Economics, African American History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, French, German. Music: Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Percussion Ensemble. Business: Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, Applied Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business & Personal Law. Home Economics: Foods, Clothing, Interior Design, Parenthood Education, Child Development, Nursery School Practicum, Fashion Merchandising, Contemporary Living. Industrial Arts: Drafting, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Computers in Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Welding, Machine Tools, Intro. to Small Engines, Small Engine Repair, Automotives. Physical Education: Swimming, Soccer, Tumbling, Weight Training, Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Wallyball, Field Hockey, Touch Football, Dance, Floor Hockey, Track & Field. Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics.Note: Some of these courses are electives. Students earning a B or higher in some of the Business, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Courses are eligible for articulated credit at Prairie State College. Coop. Education Programs are available in all three of these curriculum areas.
Elective Courses
: Journalism, Theater, Broadcasting, Debate, Band, Chorus, Orchestra.Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Sports, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Chorus.
Web Site Address: http://www.hfhs.s-cook.k12.il.us/
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Homewood-Flossmoor High |
9-12 |
2,370 |
2,370 |
137 |
20.2% |
79.8% |
18.8:1 |
$11,006 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
School Averages |
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Homewood-Flossmoor High |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
Matteson School District 162 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Matteson School District 162
210 Illinois St.
Park Forest, IL 60466
708-748-0100
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, Special Education, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy, Band, Chorus, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, PTA, Early Childhood, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Before/After-school Care, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground, Handicapped Accessible.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Gifted/Talented, Special Education, Library, Social Work.
PreK/K Materials: Children's Books, Musical Instruments, Construction Toys.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care.
Special Needs: Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Chorus, Sports, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Web Site Address: http://www.lincolnnet.net/users/lsd162/home.htm
District Schools:
O.W. Huth Middle School
. 3718 213th. Pl., Matteson, IL 60443, 708-748-0470Sauk Elementary. 4435 S. Churchill Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471, 708-747-2660
Arcadia Elementary. 20519 Arcadian Way, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, 708-747-3535
Indiana Elementary. 165 Indiana St., Park Forest, IL 60466, 708-747-5300
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
O W Huth Middle |
6-8 |
829 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
Arcadia Elementary |
K-2 |
316 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
Indiana Elementary |
3-5 |
360 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
Matteson Elementary |
K-2 |
403 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
Sauk Elementary |
3-5 |
423 |
2331 |
138 |
67.4% |
32.6% |
21.3:1 |
$6,215 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Matteson School District 162 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
262 |
247 |
231 |
303 |
285 |
259 |
19 |
22.6 |
24.9 |
School Averages |
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O W Huth Middle |
N/A |
247 |
231 |
N/A |
285 |
259 |
N/A |
23 |
24.9 |
Indiana Elementary |
267 |
N/A |
N/A |
297 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
Sauk Elementary |
257 |
N/A |
N/A |
309 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Matteson School District 162 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
265 |
261 |
293 |
263 |
School Averages |
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O W Huth Middle |
N/A |
261 |
N/A |
263 |
Indiana Elementary |
277 |
N/A |
304 |
N/A |
Sauk Elementary |
255 |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Temple Anshe Sholom Nursery School |
20820 Western Ave. |
708-748-6010 |
2 to 6 |
9:00 - 1:30 |
$122 (3x), $144 (4x), $160 (5x). Ext. Day (per class): $90 |
Recreation
Olympia Fields Park District
20712 Western Ave.
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
708-481-7313
Equipment/Physical Features
: Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Gym(s), Outdoor Playground(s).Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Music, Cheerleading, Conversational Spanish, Wrestling, Arts & Crafts, Piano, Karate, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Dance, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Horseback Riding, Sign Language (14 years & up), Tennis.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Piano, Karate, Arts & Crafts, Golf, Photography, Bridge, Dance, Financial Planning, Fitness, Meditation, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Women's Self Defense, Ice Skating, Horseback Riding, Sign Language, Tennis.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA), 708-481-2390.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.