A
Very Good
86/100

Forreston Grade School

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Illinois
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

86
Repit Score
out of 100
252
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%73/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+21 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency17% (−5 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%17%reading +10 pts, math -19 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income47%17%reading +16 pts, math -12 pts63rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 601 E Main St
City Forreston
ZIP Code 61030
District 1715490
NCES School ID 171549001869
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61030

Understanding the community around Forreston Grade School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,696
Per Capita Income $27,839
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,800
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 84.6%
Renter-Occupied 15.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forreston Grade School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.0%
Female 52.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.8%
Two or More Races 5.6%
Black 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 252
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forreston Grade School?
Forreston Grade School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Forreston Grade School?
Forreston Grade School has 252 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Forreston Grade School serve?
Forreston Grade School serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forreston Grade School receive per student?
Forreston Grade School receives $16,991 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forreston Grade School in 61030 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,901
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
15.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026