Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter F Fierke Educational Center ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Walter F Fierke Ed Center serves the northern part of Oak Forest, IL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Walter F Fierke Educational Center's student population of 443 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Walter F Fierke Educational Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walter F Fierke Educational Center is 0.64, 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
#865 out of 3542 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
9%
16%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walter F Fierke Educational Center's ranking?
Walter F Fierke Educational Center is ranked #865 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Walter F Fierke Educational Center often compared to?
Walter F Fierke Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kerkstra Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Walter F Fierke Educational Center?
443 students attend Walter F Fierke Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Walter F Fierke Educational Center students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter F Fierke Educational Center?
Walter F Fierke Educational Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Walter F Fierke Educational Center offer ?
Walter F Fierke Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Walter F Fierke Educational Center part of?
Walter F Fierke Educational Center is part of CCSD 146 School District.
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