ALGONQUIN PRIMARY CENTER
Algonquin Primary Center is a Title I public prekindergarten school that is part of the Park Forest SD 163 school district, located in Park Forest, IL with about 152 students. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Algonquin Primary Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Algonquin Primary Center, located at 170 Algonquin Street in Park Forest, Illinois, is a public school that serves as a foundational learning environment for the youngest students in the local community. As part of School District 163, the school focuses on early childhood development and the primary grade levels, providing a structured yet nurturing setting designed to support students as they navigate their initial years of formal education.
The center emphasizes the building blocks of academic success, prioritizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By catering specifically to a primary-age demographic, Algonquin Primary Center creates a community-focused atmosphere where educators can implement specialized teaching strategies tailored to early learners. The school serves as a key educational hub for Park Forest families, aiming to foster a positive, inclusive environment that prepares children for the transition to intermediate and elementary school levels.
For more information, contact Algonquin Primary Center at (708) 668-9425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Park Forest, IL 60466-1425
(708) 668-9425
ALGONQUIN PRIMARY CENTER is a public Title I school in Park Forest, IL with about 152 enrolled students. See other public pre-kindergarten schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Pre-K & Kindergarten
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Park Forest SD 163
- Total Students:
- 152
- Teachers:
- 7
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 152 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ALGONQUIN PRIMARY CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- White
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 55.9%
- Male
- 44.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.