Overview
Illinois School is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Park Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 391 students. It is part of the Matteson ESD 162 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMatteson ESD 162
County17031
CityPark Forest
ZIP60466
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172502002581
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment391
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian91.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Two or More Races1.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)