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.
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4342
(708) 210-2872
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
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prairie-Hills ESD 144
- 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
* 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 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.