ILLINOIS SCHOOL
Illinois School, located at 210 Illinois Street in Park Forest, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students within the Park Forest-Chicago Heights School District 163. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to support the developmental and educational needs of children in their primary years. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning culture that encourages student engagement and academic growth.
Beyond its core curriculum, Illinois School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and social-emotional development. By working closely with families and utilizing the resources provided by District 163, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Park Forest serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, maintaining a long-standing tradition of local public education aimed at building a strong academic foundation for all its learners.
Park Forest, IL 60466-1100
(708) 747-0301
ILLINOIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Park Forest, IL with about 351 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Matteson ESD 162
- Total Students:
- 351
- Teachers:
- 30.5
- 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 351 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ILLINOIS SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- White
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.