Forest Elem School
Regular School · Des Plaines, IL
Forest Elem School is a regular school school in Des Plaines, Illinois, serving grades PK–05 with 658 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 279 | 42% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 206 | 31% |
| Asian | 128 | 19% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 3% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 658 | 354M / 304F |
English Language Learners: 97 (15% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20-24% | 27.7% | 103 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 32.7% | 103 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 658 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: (847)824-1380
Other Schools in District
- Central Elem School Elementary
- Cumberland Elem School Elementary
- Iroquois Community School Elementary
- North Elementary School Elementary
- Orchard Place Elem School Elementary
- Plainfield Elem School Elementary
- South Elem School Elementary
- Terrace Elem School Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 60018) → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Illinois teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
171212001464
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD