Forest Elem School

658 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Elementary School, located at 1375 S 5th Ave in Des Plaines, Illinois, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where young students can develop both academically and socially. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Forest Elementary aims to build a strong educational baseline, preparing its students for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Des Plaines community, emphasizing collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families. With a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, Forest Elementary utilizes resources and instructional strategies designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and character development. As part of a larger district committed to excellence, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and guidance necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

658

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	279
Hispanic	206
Black	23
Asian	128
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
279 (42.4%)
Hispanic
206 (31.3%)
Asian
128 (19.5%)
Black
23 (3.5%)
Two or More
19 (2.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CCSD 62
Phone:	(847)824-1380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 324

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 62