Arbor Elementary School

17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Arbor Elementary School serves 232 students in grades 1-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Arbor Elementary School's student population of 232 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
232 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1945
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Arbor Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
39%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
(22-23)
17.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
9%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panda

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Arbor Elementary School?
232 students attend Arbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Arbor Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Arbor Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Arbor Elementary School part of?
Arbor Elementary School is part of Arbor Park SD 145 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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