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Helen Keller Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
7846 163rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477 · (708) 532-2144 · Part of Kirby School District 140
Students
426
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Helen Keller Elem School
- Math proficiency 6 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 17.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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7846 163rd St, Tinley Park
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten66
Grade 178
Grade 278
Grade 351
Grade 472
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
362’20
378’21
397’22
405’23
426’24
Up 17.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 66%Hispanic 19%Black 7%Two or more races 5%Asian 3%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.