Forest View Elem School

1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

339 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest View Elementary School, located at 1901 W. Estates Drive in Mount Prospect, Illinois, is a key institution within Community Consolidated School District 59. The school serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. With a focus on inclusive practices, Forest View works to meet the individual needs of its learners through a collaborative approach between dedicated staff, students, and families.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is known for creating a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to become active participants in their own education. The facility serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, often hosting school-wide events and initiatives that aim to build a strong school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a welcoming culture, Forest View Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

339

Total Students

27.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest View Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	52
Black	18
Asian	105
Two or More	17
American Indian	2

White
145 (42.8%)
Asian
105 (31.0%)
Hispanic
52 (15.3%)
Black
18 (5.3%)
Two or More
17 (5.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Comm Cons SD 59
Phone:	(847)593-4359
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 43