D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Forrestal Elem School

📚 K – 03 🏫 Elementary
📍 2833 E Washington Ave, Great Lakes, IL 60088
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 3% · Math 8% proficient · 10th percentile in Illinois
Resources
A+
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

41
Repit Score
out of 100
397
Students
enrolled
12.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$23K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%10/100reading 2nd percentile, math 17th percentile among Illinois elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 99% 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 +2 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 proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−15 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
Hispanic10%10%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income3%8%reading -29 pts, math -22 pts4th 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 2833 E Washington Ave
City Great Lakes
ZIP Code 60088
District 1700110
NCES School ID 170011005372
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60088

Understanding the community around Forrestal Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,143
Per Capita Income $25,075
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%
High School or Higher 98.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent $1,813
Owner-Occupied 0.8%
Renter-Occupied 99.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forrestal Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 57.7%
Female 42.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 45.8%
Black 34.8%
White 11.6%
Two or More Races 6.6%
Asian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 397
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forrestal Elem School?
Forrestal Elem School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Forrestal Elem School?
Forrestal Elem School has 397 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
What grades does Forrestal Elem School serve?
Forrestal Elem School serves grades K – 03 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forrestal Elem School receive per student?
Forrestal Elem School receives $23,183 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.

Other Schools in 60088

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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