TALALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Talala Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Crete Monee CUSD 201U school district, located in Park Forest, IL with about 303 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Talala Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Talala Elementary School is a public school located in Park Forest, Illinois, serving students within the Office of School District 163. As part of a district dedicated to fostering academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing foundational education in a supportive environment. It emphasizes core academic standards while striving to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages student participation and personal development.
The school is situated in a residential area of Park Forest, functioning as a neighborhood hub for local families. Like many schools in District 163, Talala Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success through structured curricula, dedicated faculty, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing student-centered learning, the school seeks to address the unique needs of its young learners as they navigate their early educational journey.
For more information, contact Talala Elementary School at (708) 367-2560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Park Forest, IL 60466-2410
(708) 367-2560
TALALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Park Forest, IL with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Crete Monee CUSD 201U
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TALALA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 83.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- White
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.8%
- Male
- 45.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.