Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 37% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 555 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Glen Elementary School's student population of 555 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
555 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Glen Elementary School is 0.50, which is less 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
#715 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
5%
Hispanic
11%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
69%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Glen Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Glen Elementary School is ranked #715 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Forest Glen Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Glen Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Forest Glen Elementary School?
555 students attend Forest Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Forest Glen Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Glen Elementary School?
Forest Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Glen Elementary School offer ?
Forest Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Glen Elementary School part of?
Forest Glen Elementary School is part of Glen Ellyn SD 41 School District.
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