Park Forest SD 163

District Overview
Located at 242 S Orchard Dr in Park Forest, Illinois, Park Forest School District 163 is an active, traditional public school district serving families within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Situated in a large suburban setting, the district operates six campuses dedicated to early childhood and elementary education, spanning pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Serving a total enrollment of 1,524 students across these critical foundational years, the district establishes a structured academic pathway designed to prepare young learners for high school and lifelong learning.

To support its diverse student body, Park Forest SD 163 maintains a robust staffing infrastructure comprising over 620 full-time equivalent team members. This professional ecosystem includes approximately 238 full-time teachers, 70 instructional aides, and more than 310 support personnel, ensuring strong individual classroom support and comprehensive student services across all six operational schools. The district reflects a culturally rich demographic composition, serving a vibrant population that includes 1,176 Black students, 215 Hispanic students, and 104 students of two or more races. Through its dedicated staff and community-centered mission, Park Forest SD 163 remains committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically enriching environment for its local families.
6
Total Schools
1,524
Total Students
237.6
Full-Time Teachers
6.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Forest SD 163
Demographic Student Count
White24
Hispanic215
Black1,176
Asian2
Two or More104
American Indian3
  • Black
    1,176 (77.2%)
  • Hispanic
    215 (14.1%)
  • Two or More
    104 (6.8%)
  • White
    24 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Park Forest SD 163
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High0
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:1,524*
Teachers (FTE):237.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.4
Schools in Park Forest SD 163
Found 6 Schools