Excellent
#549 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 14% in state
Forest Elem School
Elementary School · Ccsd 62 · Des Plaines, IL
A Ccsd 62 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 56% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Forest Elem 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,264/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Plaines), 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
$85,415
Median home value
$302,400
Median rent
$1,174/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Devonshire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Terrace Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| South Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 233 | 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.
Ccsd 62
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $25,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Elem School is listed in CCSD 62; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Elem School
Forest Elem School is a public elementary school in Des Plaines, IL, part of Ccsd 62, serving approximately 657 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Elem School
What grades does Forest Elem School serve?
Forest Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Elem School?
Forest Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 657 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Elem School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Elem School rank in IL?
Forest Elem School ranks #549 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forest Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Forest Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Elem School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Elem School a charter school?
No, Forest Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Elem School a Title I school?
No, Forest Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Elem School?
44.0% of students at Forest Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 657
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (847) 824-1380
- Area population (ZIP 60018)
- 29,302
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 60018; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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