B+
Forest Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018 · (847) 824-1380 · Part of Des Plaines Community Consolidated School District 62
Students
658
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
50%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Forest Elem School
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency22%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1375 S 5th Ave, Des Plaines
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K324
Kindergarten62
Grade 146
Grade 259
Grade 363
Grade 442
Grade 562
Enrollment over time
542’20
561’21
588’22
657’23
658’24
Up 21.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 42%Hispanic 31%Asian 19%Black 3%Two or more races 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.