District Overview
Headquartered at 3250 Michigan Street in Hobart, Indiana, the River Forest Community School Corporation is an active, traditional public school district situated in a large suburban setting within the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan region. The district operates four schools, offering a comprehensive educational continuum that spans from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As an established public school system, River Forest provides structured academic programming and essential student services designed to guide local youth through every key milestone of their primary and secondary education.

The district serves a student body of 1,707 learners, reflecting a multicultural community composed of Hispanic, White, Black, multiracial, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students. To support this student population, River Forest maintains a well-rounded workforce, employing approximately 196 full-time equivalent teachers alongside 33 instructional aides and nearly 196 support staff members. With a total staffing footprint of roughly 425 full-time equivalent positions, the district is structured to offer dedicated classroom instruction, specialized support, and a collaborative environment suited for students, families, and educational researchers alike.
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Total Schools
1,707
Total Students
196.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Forest Community Sch Corp
Demographic Student Count
White556
Hispanic726
Black291
Asian10
Two or More119
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    726 (42.5%)
  • White
    556 (32.6%)
  • Black
    291 (17.0%)
  • Two or More
    119 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    10 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in River Forest Community Sch Corp
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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:4
Students:1,707*
Teachers (FTE):196.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.7
Schools in River Forest Community Sch Corp
Found 4 Schools