Serving 215 students in grades 4-6, Indiana 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 13% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Indiana Elementary School serves the northern part of Park Forest, IL, covering an area of approximately 5.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Indiana Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence is the Expectation!
School Rankings
Indiana 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 Indiana Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#2582 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
87%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
45%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indiana Elementary School's ranking?
Indiana Elementary School is ranked #2582 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Indiana Elementary School often compared to?
Indiana Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sauk Elementary School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Indiana Elementary School?
215 students attend Indiana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Indiana Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indiana Elementary School?
Indiana Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Indiana Elementary School offer ?
Indiana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Indiana Elementary School part of?
Indiana Elementary School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District.
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