Olson Park Elementary School in MacHesney Pk., Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Olson Park Elementary School is a suburban public school in MacHesney Pk., Illinois that is part of Harlem Unit School District 122. It serves 356 students in grades 1 - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.0:1. Its teachers have had 5 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 1 - 5

356 Students

21 Teachers

1414 Minahan Dr

MacHesney Pk., IL 61115 View local requests

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Olson Park Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Olson Park Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

18%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Olson Park Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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