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Forrestal Elem School
Elementary School · North Chicago Sd 187 · Great Lakes, IL
A North Chicago Sd 187 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
2833 E Washington Ave, Great Lakes, IL 60088
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forrestal Elem School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 3% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 28% (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 21 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forrestal Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,557
Median rent
$1,832/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
0.5%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learn 10 Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Lake Bluff Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 592 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Chicago Sd 187
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,023NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forrestal Elem School is listed in North Chicago SD 187; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forrestal Elem School
Forrestal Elem School is a public elementary school in Great Lakes, IL, part of North Chicago Sd 187, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,534 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forrestal Elem School
What grades does Forrestal Elem School serve?
Forrestal Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Forrestal Elem School?
Forrestal Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forrestal Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forrestal Elem School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forrestal Elem School rank in IL?
Forrestal Elem School ranks #3,534 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Forrestal Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forrestal Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Forrestal Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forrestal Elem School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forrestal Elem School a charter school?
No, Forrestal Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forrestal Elem School a Title I school?
No, Forrestal Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forrestal Elem School?
99.7% of students at Forrestal 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.4%
- Phone
- (847) 689-6310
- Area population (ZIP 60088)
- 14,269
- Area average commute
- 12 min
- Area median age
- 21
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 60088; 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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