Forrestal Elem School

2833 E Washington Ave
Great Lakes, IL 60088

www.d187.org

386 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Forrestal Elementary School, located at 2833 E. Washington in Great Lakes, Illinois, serves as a vital educational hub for the community, primarily supporting families associated with the Naval Station Great Lakes. Because of its unique geographic and demographic position, the school is integrated into the North Chicago Community Unit School District 187. It focuses on providing a stable and nurturing environment for students who often navigate the frequent transitions and relocations common to military-connected families.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, working closely with the surrounding military community to ensure students receive consistent support. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside programs that address the specific needs of military children, Forrestal Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in an increasingly diverse and changing educational landscape. The faculty and staff prioritize building a collaborative culture that encourages community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the overall learning experience.

386

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrestal Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	182
Black	121
Asian	4
Two or More	25
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
182 (47.2%)
Black
121 (31.3%)
White
51 (13.2%)
Two or More
25 (6.5%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	North Chicago SD 187
Phone:	(847)689-6310
Website:	http://www.d187.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 107