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#1728 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 45% in state
Forest View Elem School
Elementary School · Comm Cons Sd 59 · Mount Prospect, IL
A Comm Cons Sd 59 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1901 W Estates Dr, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest View Elem School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
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 42% in 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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest View Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Prospect), 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
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Early Learning CntrEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 412 | Compare → |
| John Jay Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| Dryden Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Juliette Low Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 275 | 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.
Comm Cons Sd 59
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $24,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest View Elem School is listed in Comm Cons SD 59; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest View Elem School
Forest View Elem School is a public elementary school in Mount Prospect, IL, part of Comm Cons Sd 59, serving approximately 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,728 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 View Elem School
What grades does Forest View Elem School serve?
Forest View Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest View Elem School?
Forest View Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest View Elem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest View Elem School rank in IL?
Forest View Elem School ranks #1,728 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forest View Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest View Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 View Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest View Elem School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest View Elem School a charter school?
No, Forest View Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest View Elem School a Title I school?
No, Forest View Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest View Elem School?
48.0% of students at Forest View 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (847) 593-4359
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 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 · 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 60056; 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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