Serving 486 students in grades 1-6, Forest Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Forest Road Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Road Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Forest Road Elementary School?
486 students attend Forest Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Forest Road Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Road Elementary School?
Forest Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Road Elementary School offer ?
Forest Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Forest Road Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
