Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Forrestal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forrestal Elementary School serves the southwest part of Great Lakes, IL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forrestal Elementary School's student population of 386 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
386 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forrestal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrestal Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3352 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
31%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)56%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forrestal Elementary School's ranking?
Forrestal Elementary School is ranked #3352 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Forrestal Elementary School often compared to?
Forrestal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Forrestal Elementary School?
386 students attend Forrestal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Forrestal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrestal Elementary School?
Forrestal Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrestal Elementary School offer ?
Forrestal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Forrestal Elementary School part of?
Forrestal Elementary School is part of North Chicago SD 187 School District.
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