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Kerkstra Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 1–5
Oak Forest, Illinois · Forest Ridge SD 142
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students407
Student:Teacher14.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch44%
Title INo
Kerkstra Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
407
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
44%-9.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
1–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Kerkstra Elem School is a public primary serving grades 1–5 in Oak Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 407 students. It is part of the Forest Ridge SD 142 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
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictForest Ridge SD 142
County17031
CityOak Forest
ZIP60452
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171548001862

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment407
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino23.8%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
23.8%
Black
2.1%
Asian
10.1%
Two+
5.7%
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 %44%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)