Forest Road Elem School

www.dist102.k12.il.us

486 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

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.

486

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Road Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	126
Black	44
Asian	13
Two or More	26

White
277 (57.0 %)
Hispanic
126 (25.9 %)
Black
44 (9.1 %)
Two or More
26 (5.3 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)

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:	La Grange SD 102
Phone:	(708)215-6400
Website:	http://www.dist102.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	486
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 94