Forest Park Individual Ed School

www.joliet86.org

298 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Individual Education School, located at 1220 California Avenue in Joliet, Illinois, operates as a specialized educational facility within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is distinct from traditional neighborhood schools in that it offers an alternative "Individualized Education" (IE) program. This model is designed to provide a tailored learning experience for students who may benefit from a smaller, more focused environment, emphasizing self-paced instruction and a curriculum that meets the specific social, emotional, and academic needs of each learner.

The mission of Forest Park is centered on fostering student growth through a structured yet personalized approach. By utilizing smaller class sizes and personalized learning plans, the faculty works to re-engage students who might be struggling in a conventional classroom setting. The school emphasizes character development, accountability, and the acquisition of essential skills, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition back into the general education population or to their next stage of academic development.

298

Total Students

15.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Individual Ed School
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	231
Black	39
Two or More	6

Hispanic
231 (77.5 %)
Black
39 (13.1 %)
White
22 (7.4 %)
Two or More
6 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)723-0414
Website:	http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 5

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 43