Very Good
#840 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 22% in state
Based on limited data
Arbor Elementary School
Elementary School · Arbor Park Sd 145 · Oak Forest, IL
An Arbor Park Sd 145 elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
17303 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 8 schools in Oak Forest.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arbor Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak 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
$89,167
Median home value
$249,100
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bert H Fulton SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| St George SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Zenon J Sykuta SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 341 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Arbor Park Sd 145
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,912NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arbor Elementary School is listed in Arbor Park SD 145; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arbor Elementary School
Arbor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oak Forest, IL, part of Arbor Park Sd 145, serving approximately 235 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arbor Elementary School
What grades does Arbor Elementary School serve?
Arbor Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arbor Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arbor Elementary School rank in IL?
Arbor Elementary School ranks #840 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Arbor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arbor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Arbor Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arbor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arbor Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arbor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arbor Elementary School?
53.2% of students at Arbor Elementary School 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (708) 560-0092
- Area population (ZIP 60452)
- 26,511
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60452; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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