Lee R Foster Elem School

397 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Lee R. Foster Elementary School is located in Oak Forest, Illinois, and serves as part of the Kirby School District 140. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student body. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on core subjects, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success while encouraging community engagement and personal responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, administrators, and parents work together to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Lee R. Foster offers various opportunities for students to explore their interests and build character, ensuring that students are not only meeting state standards but also developing the confidence and critical thinking abilities necessary for lifelong learning.

397

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee R Foster Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	132
Black	47
Asian	10
Two or More	11

White
197 (49.6%)
Hispanic
132 (33.2%)
Black
47 (11.8%)
Two or More
11 (2.8%)
Asian
10 (2.5%)

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:	Forest Ridge SD 142
Phone:	(708)687-4763
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 92