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21st Century Primary Center
Elementary School · Park Forest Sd 163 · Park Forest, IL
A Park Forest Sd 163 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
240 S Orchard Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466
- Math 15% proficient (2019)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at 21st Century Primary Center score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2017, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where 21st Century Primary Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Park Forest), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,132
Median home value
$106,100
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60466; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–3 | 0.5 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Mohawk Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| Talala Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 287 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Park Forest Sd 163
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
21st Century Primary Center is listed in Park Forest SD 163; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About 21st Century Primary Center
21st Century Primary Center is a public elementary school in Park Forest, IL, part of Park Forest Sd 163, serving approximately 147 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,559 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about 21st Century Primary Center
What grades does 21st Century Primary Center serve?
21st Century Primary Center serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend 21st Century Primary Center?
21st Century Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Primary Center is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does 21st Century Primary Center rank in IL?
21st Century Primary Center ranks #3,559 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is 21st Century Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
21st Century Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at 21st Century Primary Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, 21st Century Primary Center has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is 21st Century Primary Center a charter school?
No, 21st Century Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is 21st Century Primary Center a Title I school?
No, 21st Century Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for 21st Century Primary Center?
81.6% of students at 21st Century Primary Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.7%
- Phone
- (708) 668-9451
- Area population (ZIP 60466)
- 21,123
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60466; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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