Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest View Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest View Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Forest View Elementary School's student population of 292 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest View Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest View Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1275 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
33%
5%
Hispanic
14%
27%
Black
10%
17%
White
38%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest View Elementary School's ranking?
Forest View Elementary School is ranked #1275 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Forest View Elementary School often compared to?
Forest View Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olive-mary Stitt School, John Jay Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Forest View Elementary School?
292 students attend Forest View Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Forest View Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest View Elementary School?
Forest View Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest View Elementary School offer ?
Forest View Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest View Elementary School part of?
Forest View Elementary School is part of Comm Cons SD 59 School District.
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