Illinois School

www.sd162.org

335 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

335

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illinois School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	28
Black	301
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Black
301 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
28 (8.4 %)
Two or More
4 (1.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Matteson ESD 162
Phone:	(708)747-0301
Website:	http://www.sd162.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	335
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
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

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 41

Grade 8 35