Fieldcrest Elem School

www.phsd144.net

217 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Fieldcrest Elementary School, located at 4100 Wagman St in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Oak Forest/Midlothian area. As part of Bremen Community School District 228 (and associated with the local feeder elementary district), the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational academic environment. It focuses on core curriculum development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the community.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing parental involvement and strong teacher-student relationships. With a focus on inclusive learning, Fieldcrest Elementary utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular programs to support diverse learning styles. The school remains a central part of the Oak Forest neighborhood, dedicated to creating a safe and encouraging environment where students can build the academic and social skills necessary for future success.

217

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fieldcrest Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	95
Black	87
Asian	8
Two or More	8

Hispanic
95 (43.8%)
Black
87 (40.1%)
White
19 (8.8%)
Asian
8 (3.7%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)

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:	Prairie-Hills ESD 144
Phone:	(708)210-2872
Website:	http://www.phsd144.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 37