Excellent
#441 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 12% in state
Based on limited data
Garfield Elem School
Elementary School · Forest Park Sd 91 · Forest Park, IL
A Forest Park Sd 91 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
543 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL 60130
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garfield Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,262/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forest Park), 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
$81,323
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,352/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen Ones Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| St Luke SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Betsy Ross Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 136 | 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.
Forest Park Sd 91
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $32,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garfield Elem School is listed in Forest Park SD 91; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garfield Elem School
Garfield Elem School is a public elementary school in Forest Park, IL, part of Forest Park Sd 91, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #441 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garfield Elem School
What grades does Garfield Elem School serve?
Garfield Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Garfield Elem School?
Garfield Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garfield 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 Garfield Elem School rank in IL?
Garfield Elem School ranks #441 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Garfield Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garfield Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Garfield Elem School a charter school?
No, Garfield Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garfield Elem School a Title I school?
No, Garfield Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garfield Elem School?
32.8% of students at Garfield 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (708) 366-6945
- Area population (ZIP 60130)
- 14,000
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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