Indiana Elementary School

165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 191 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 11:1 is lower than 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 (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Indiana Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Indiana Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 43% 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
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2582 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
13%
27%
16%
30%
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
88%
16%
White
1%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
191 students attend Indiana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Indiana Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Indiana Elementary School?
Indiana Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than 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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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 191 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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