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#2259 of 3,813 schools in IL
Kerkstra Elem School
Elementary School · Forest Ridge Sd 142 · Oak Forest, IL
A Forest Ridge Sd 142 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14950 Laramie Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452
- Math 23% proficient (2021)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kerkstra Elem School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 57% (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
41.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kerkstra Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oak Forest), 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
$89,167
Median home value
$249,100
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
30.1%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60452; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Damian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 251 | Compare → |
| Lee R Foster Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 1–5 | 1.0 mi | 394 | Compare → |
| Scarlet Oak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 3–4 | 1.1 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Kolmar Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 520 | 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 Ridge Sd 142
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,878NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kerkstra Elem School is listed in Forest Ridge SD 142; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kerkstra Elem School
Kerkstra Elem School is a public elementary school in Oak Forest, IL, part of Forest Ridge Sd 142, serving approximately 402 students in grades 1st-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,259 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kerkstra Elem School
What grades does Kerkstra Elem School serve?
Kerkstra Elem School serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Kerkstra Elem School?
Kerkstra Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elem School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kerkstra Elem School rank in IL?
Kerkstra Elem School ranks #2,259 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Kerkstra Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kerkstra Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Kerkstra Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kerkstra Elem School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kerkstra Elem School a charter school?
No, Kerkstra Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kerkstra Elem School a Title I school?
No, Kerkstra Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kerkstra Elem School?
41.8% of students at Kerkstra 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
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.4%
- Phone
- (708) 687-2860
- Area population (ZIP 60452)
- 26,511
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 60452; 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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