FIELDCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Fieldcrest Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Prairie-Hills ESD 144 school district, located in Oak Forest, IL with about 260 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, Fieldcrest Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Fieldcrest Elementary School, located at 4100 Wagman St in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Oak Forest/Midlothian area. As part of Bremen Community School District 228 (and associated with the local feeder elementary district), the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment. It focuses on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the community.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing parental involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. With a focus on inclusive learning, Fieldcrest Elementary utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular programs to support diverse learning styles. The school remains a central part of the Oak Forest neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging environment where students can build the academic and social skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Fieldcrest Elem School at (708) 210-2872 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4100 Wagman St
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4342
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FIELDCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Oak Forest, IL with about 260 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
260
Teachers:
17
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 260 students

Hispanic/Latino
38.5%
Black or African American
31.9%
White
18.1%
Asian
8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.3%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.