Brook Forest Elem School

www.butler53.com

293 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brook Forest Elementary School, located at 60 Regent Dr. in Oak Brook, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of Butler School District 53, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It consistently ranks among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, driven by a rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on personalized learning strategies that cater to the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond academics, Brook Forest is characterized by a strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school places a high value on social-emotional learning, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals through various extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives. Its setting in the affluent, quiet community of Oak Brook contributes to a focused educational atmosphere, providing students with modern facilities and resources designed to encourage exploration, critical thinking, and a lifelong passion for learning.

293

Total Students

33.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brook Forest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	145
Two or More	36

Asian
145 (49.5%)
White
86 (29.4%)
Two or More
36 (12.3%)
Hispanic
20 (6.8%)
Black
6 (2.0%)

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:	Butler SD 53
Phone:	(630)325-6888
Website:	http://www.butler53.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 50