Forest Glen Elem School

www.d41.org

581 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Glen Elementary School, located at 561 Elm Street in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Glen Ellyn School District 41, the school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community that emphasizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. It is deeply integrated into the local Glen Ellyn neighborhood, benefiting from strong parental involvement and a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families.

Academically, Forest Glen is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, often highlighting a balance between core academic subjects, technology integration, and enrichment programs. With its focus on cultivating a positive school culture, Forest Glen is frequently noted for its dedicated teaching staff and its mission to inspire students to be curious, compassionate, and life-long learners.

581

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Glen Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	95
Black	9
Asian	94
Two or More	27
American Indian	4

White
352 (60.6%)
Hispanic
95 (16.4%)
Asian
94 (16.2%)
Two or More
27 (4.6%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)

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:	Glen Ellyn SD 41
Phone:	(630)790-6400
Website:	http://www.d41.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 79

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 97