Kerkstra Elem School

www.d142.org

389 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Kerkstra Elementary School, located at 14950 Laramie Ave in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Kirby School District 140. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Kerkstra aims to prepare its pupils for continued success as they progress through their educational journey.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators, parents, and students. With a focus on creating a welcoming campus atmosphere, Kerkstra Elementary emphasizes character building and collaborative learning. Its location in Oak Forest allows it to serve as a hub for neighborhood families, providing a stable and nurturing setting that encourages students to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

389

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kerkstra Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	114
Black	42
Asian	6
Two or More	13

White
214 (55.0 %)
Hispanic
114 (29.3 %)
Black
42 (10.8 %)
Two or More
13 (3.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.5 %)

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:	Forest Ridge SD 142
Phone:	(708)687-2860
Website:	http://www.d142.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	389
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 81

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 73