FOREST ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Forest Road Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Grange SD 102 school district, located in La Grange Park, IL with about 523 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 40 teachers, Forest Road Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Forest Road Elementary School, located in La Grange Park, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through sixth grade as part of La Grange School District 102. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum designed to challenge learners, the school integrates innovative teaching practices to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local community.
Beyond its core academics, Forest Road Elementary is recognized for its inclusive atmosphere and robust extracurricular programming. The school prides itself on a partnership between dedicated educators, engaged parents, and active community members who work together to create a nurturing campus culture. By focusing on individualized attention and holistic growth, Forest Road strives to cultivate a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student feels valued and empowered within the classroom.
For more information, contact Forest Road Elem School at (708) 215-7025 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Grange Park, IL 60526-1602
(708) 215-7025
FOREST ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Grange Park, IL with about 523 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Grange SD 102
- Total Students:
- 523
- Teachers:
- 40.7
- 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 targeted assistance 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 523 students
- White
- 65.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.5%
- Black or African American
- 7.6%
- Asian
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.3%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.