Excellent
#46 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 1% in state
Forest Hills Elem School
Elementary School · Western Springs Sd 101 · Western Springs, IL
A Western Springs Sd 101 elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5020 Central Ave, Western Springs, IL 60558
- Math 72% proficient (2019)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Hills Elem School score 77% 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 2017, reaching 82% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Forest Hills Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Western Springs), 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
$218,839
Median home value
$691,300
Median rent
$1,932/mo
College educated
82%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John of the Cross Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Western SpringsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Hinsdale Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Field Park Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 273 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Western Springs Sd 101
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Hills Elem School is listed in Western Springs SD 101; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Hills Elem School
Forest Hills Elem School is a public elementary school in Western Springs, IL, part of Western Springs Sd 101, serving approximately 296 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Hills Elem School
What grades does Forest Hills Elem School serve?
Forest Hills Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Hills Elem School?
Forest Hills Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elem School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Hills Elem School rank in IL?
Forest Hills Elem School ranks #46 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forest Hills Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Hills Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Hills Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Hills Elem School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Hills Elem School a charter school?
No, Forest Hills Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Hills Elem School a Title I school?
No, Forest Hills Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (708) 246-7678
- Area population (ZIP 60558)
- 13,353
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 60558; 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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