Parklawn School Activity Center

10833 So Laporte, Oak Lawn, IL, 60953-0609 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Park Lawn was founded in 1955 by a small group of parents who challenged national and state legislature that only provided funding for the education of children deemed "educable." Recognizing untapped potential in their children, these parents were determined to provide opportunities to help them lead active and productive lives. Parents began teaching their children in classroom space donated by a church in Evergreen Park. Other families seeking similar services joined them. Park Lawn is a non-profit organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Park Lawn's mission is to provide comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living. We believe that people with disabilities earnestly wish to live a normal life. They want to go to school, hold a job that truly needs to be done, a place to live comfortably, and they want a full and active social life. Within this context Park Lawn provides adult developmental training, vocational services, supported employment, residential opportunities, and recreational activities. All are backed with professional staff support. ...

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School Overview:

 
Parklawn School Activity Center
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Bilingual School Association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 4 - 12
County Cook County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 15 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 73% 29%
Students by Grade
Grade 4 - 1 students
Grade 5 - 1 students
Grade 6 - 2 students
Grade 7 - 3 students
Grade 9 - 5 students
Grade 11 - 1 students
Grade 12 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 195 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Park Lawn was founded in 1955 by a small group of parents who challenged national and state legislature that only provided funding for the education of children deemed "educable." Recognizing untapped potential in their children, these parents were determined to provide opportunities to help them lead active and productive lives. Parents began teaching their children in classroom space donated by a church in Evergreen Park. Other families seeking similar services joined them. Park Lawn is a non-profit organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Park Lawn's mission is to provide comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to promote independence, choice and access to mainstream living. We believe that people with disabilities earnestly wish to live a normal life. They want to go to school, hold a job that truly needs to be done, a place to live comfortably, and they want a full and active social life. Within this context Park Lawn provides adult developmental training, vocational services, supported employment, residential opportunities, and recreational activities. All are backed with professional staff support.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (60953)
School Zip (60953)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 2,537 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 19% 24%
Population Average Age 43 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $35,175 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 66 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (60953)


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% Owning / % Renting 75% / 25% 61% / 39%

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