Serving 265 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brook Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Brook Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brook Forest Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Brook Forest Elementary School is ranked #9 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Brook Forest Elementary School?
265 students attend Brook Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Brook Forest Elementary School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brook Forest Elementary School?
Brook Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brook Forest Elementary School offer ?
Brook Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Brook Forest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 265 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥90% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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