Walter F Fierke Ed Center

Walter F Fierke Ed Center serves 444 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Oak Forest, Illinois. This regular public elementary school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 with 31 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks impressively at #390 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 90th percentile statewide.

While 40% of students achieve proficiency or above in both English Language Arts and mathematics, the school continues working to strengthen academic outcomes across all grade levels. Located on Victoria Drive in Oak Forest, Walter F Fierke Ed Center serves a stable suburban community where families have established roots. The surrounding 60452 ZIP code reflects a middle-class neighborhood with a median household income of $90,812 and median home values around $233,600.

With 31% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 3.8%, the area provides a supportive environment for education. The school operates within Cook County's large suburban setting, offering students the benefits of suburban community life while maintaining access to the broader educational and cultural resources of the Chicago metropolitan area.