Walter F Fierke Ed Center

www.district146.org

430 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Walter F. Fierke Education Center, located in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a public elementary school serving students in kindergarten through fifth grade. As a part of the Kirby School District 140, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often incorporating modern educational tools and collaborative projects to encourage student engagement and critical thinking.

Beyond academics, Fierke Education Center is known for its strong sense of community and partnership with parents. The school frequently hosts events and initiatives aimed at involving families in the educational process, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere for all students. With a focus on preparing children for middle school success, the faculty works to maintain a structured yet nurturing setting that addresses both the educational and behavioral needs of their students within the Oak Forest area.

430

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walter F Fierke Ed Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	108
Black	31
Asian	5
Two or More	20

White
266 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
108 (25.1 %)
Black
31 (7.2 %)
Two or More
20 (4.7 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)

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:	CCSD 146
Phone:	(708)614-4520
Website:	http://www.district146.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 72