Algonquin Primary Center

129 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

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.

129

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Algonquin Primary Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	13
Black	110
Asian	1
Two or More	2

Black
110 (85.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (10.1 %)
White
3 (2.3 %)
Two or More
2 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Park Forest SD 163
Phone:	(708)668-9201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
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

Pre-Kindergarten 129