A
Very Good
86/100

Lee R Foster Elem School

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5931 School St, Oak Forest, IL 60452
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 72nd 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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
394
Students
enrolled
13.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%72/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% 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 +18 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 proficiency27% (+1 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency27% (+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
White37%32%reading +0 pts, math -4 pts53rd percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income27%27%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts52nd 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 5931 School St
City Oak Forest
ZIP Code 60452
District 1715480
NCES School ID 171548001863
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 60452

Understanding the community around Lee R Foster Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $90,812
Per Capita Income $41,636
Poverty Rate 2.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $233,600
Median Rent $1,262
Owner-Occupied 79.8%
Renter-Occupied 20.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Lee R Foster Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.2%
Hispanic/Latino 33.8%
Black 10.7%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Asian 2.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 394
Teachers (FTE) 28.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Lee R Foster Elem School?
Lee R Foster Elem 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 Lee R Foster Elem School?
Lee R Foster Elem School has 394 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1.
What grades does Lee R Foster Elem School serve?
Lee R Foster Elem School serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Lee R Foster Elem School receive per student?
Lee R Foster Elem School receives $15,913 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Lee R Foster Elem School in 60452 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,685
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,193
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
20.2%

Other Schools in 60452

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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