Excellent
#7 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Brook Forest Elem School
Elementary School · Butler Sd 53 · Oak Brook, IL
A Butler Sd 53 elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Regent Dr, Oak Brook, IL 60523
- Math 82% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brook Forest Elem School score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Brook Forest Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,388/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Brook), 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
$114,418
Median home value
$733,300
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
64.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardner School of Oakbrook TerracePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Stella May Swartz Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 2–4 | 0.9 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Stevenson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–2 | 1.4 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Creme De La Creme - WestmontPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Butler Sd 53
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $30,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brook Forest Elem School is listed in Butler SD 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brook Forest Elem School
Brook Forest Elem School is a public elementary school in Oak Brook, IL, part of Butler Sd 53, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brook Forest Elem School
What grades does Brook Forest Elem School serve?
Brook Forest Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brook Forest Elem School?
Brook Forest Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brook Forest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brook Forest Elem School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brook Forest Elem School rank in IL?
Brook Forest Elem School ranks #7 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Brook Forest Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brook Forest Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Brook Forest Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brook Forest Elem School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brook Forest Elem School a charter school?
No, Brook Forest Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brook Forest Elem School a Title I school?
No, Brook Forest Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- DuPage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (630) 325-6888
- Area population (ZIP 60523)
- 10,012
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 54.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 60523; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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