Kerkstra Elementary School

Public 1-5

 14950 Laramie Ave
       Oak Forest, IL  60452-1323


(708) 687-2860

District: Forest Ridge School District 142

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,958 Help


Students who attend Kerkstra Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jack Hille Middle School
High:    Oak Forest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  389

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.0%
Hispanic:
29.3%
African American:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Compare Details Kerkstra Elementary School ranks better than 77.9% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55%), Hispanic (29.3%), African American (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Forest Ridge School District 142. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elementary School is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Forest Ridge School District 142! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kerkstra Elementary School is $11,958, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Forest Ridge School District 142!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kerkstra Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kerkstra Elementary School 460th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Kerkstra Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Special Education students:
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Forest Ridge School District 142:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Ridge School District 142 337th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kerkstra Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.20 1172nd 2020 42.0%
2004 48.08 1246th 2030 38.6%
2005 69.08 702nd 2022 65.3%
2006 68.39 764th 2086 63.4%
2007 71.70 639th 2095 69.5%
2008 69.63 733rd 2092 65.0%
2009 68.95 763rd 2120 64.0%
2010 71.07 703rd 2139 67.1%
2011 74.58 557th 2147 74.1%
2012 77.28 471st 2166 78.3%
2013 86.12 245th 2167 88.7%
2014 89.19 153rd 2093 92.7%
2016 58.95 765th 2046 62.6%
2017 49.33 956th 2044 53.2%
2018 51.48 917th 2037 55.0%
2019 68.06 604th 2086 71.0%
2021 59.30 662nd 1948 66.0%
2022 82.52 332nd 2082 84.1%
2023 75.53 460th 2077 77.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.59 468th 763 38.7%
2019 40.66 614th 1194 48.6%
2021 39.94 348th 640 45.6%
2022 48.64 429th 1113 61.5%
2023 46.07 515th 1156 55.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.27 674th 1765 61.8%
2019 65.93 438th 1816 75.9%
2021 72.73 216th 1514 85.7%
2022 95.78 29th 1763 98.4%
2023 74.92 267th 1808 85.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.92 731st 1964 62.8%
2019 66.74 614th 2019 69.6%
2021 57.56 626th 1680 62.7%
2022 87.70 205th 1970 89.6%
2023 70.38 499th 1957 74.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.61 352nd 907 61.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.73 978th 1972 50.4%
2019 66.20 602nd 2019 70.2%
2021 53.49 664th 1707 61.1%
2022 74.38 437th 1977 77.9%
2023 76.15 402nd 1984 79.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.73 215th 698 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.52 413th 938 56.0%
2019 60.95 275th 955 71.2%
2021 63.56 156th 742 79.0%
2022 91.48 38th 954 96.0%
2023 75.93 128th 970 86.8%
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Rank History for White students at Kerkstra Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.94 930th 1463 36.4%
2019 56.41 616th 1462 57.9%
2021 49.17 621st 1308 52.5%
2022 72.37 315th 1425 77.9%
2023 72.48 309th 1419 78.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kerkstra Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 328 1 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 334
1989 330 3 4 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 339
1990 320 3 3 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 328
1991 334 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1992 341 2 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1993 317 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 345 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 374 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1996 374 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1997 351 7 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 370
1998 341 8 6 7 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1999 348 8 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 336 5 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2001 326 11 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2002 349 16 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 349 16 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 327 22 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 352 26 9 39 3 n/a n/a 19 448
2006 346 22 11 45 1 n/a n/a 16 441
2007 346 24 11 48 1 n/a n/a 23 453
2008 316 19 11 52 0 n/a n/a 28 426
2009 316 7 7 44 0 n/a n/a 33 407
2010 297 21 6 46 0 n/a n/a 34 404
2011 286 29 13 54 6 0 8 0 396
2012 300 27 13 69 5 0 7 0 421
2013 320 29 17 66 1 0 7 0 440
2014 310 35 12 75 0 1 5 0 438
2015 300 39 12 75 0 1 2 0 429
2016 334 49 11 73 0 1 4 0 472
2017 317 61 9 75 0 0 10 0 472
2018 271 60 11 81 0 0 19 0 442
2019 277 57 11 87 1 0 19 0 452
2020 275 61 11 96 2 0 25 0 470
2021 227 40 8 92 0 0 23 0 390
2022 203 31 8 96 0 0 16 0 354
2023 214 42 6 114 0 0 13 0 389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kerkstra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 16.0 20.8 n/a
1989 339 16.0 21.1 n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 n/a
1991 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
1992 354 17.0 20.8 n/a
1993 328 16.5 19.9 n/a
1994 357 17.8 20.1 n/a
1995 384 19.5 19.7 n/a
1996 384 19.5 19.7 n/a
1997 370 20.5 18.0 n/a
1998 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1999 378 22.5 16.8 n/a
2000 362 24.0 15.1 n/a
2001 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2002 377 25.5 14.8 n/a
2003 377 25.5 14.8 n/a
2004 373 25.0 14.9 n/a
2005 448 26.5 16.9 n/a
2006 441 27.5 16.0 0
2007 453 27.0 16.8 0
2008 426 23.0 18.5 19.8
2009 407 23.6 17.2 25.7
2010 404 19.0 21.2 27.3
2011 396 19.8 19.9 27.8
2012 421 19.7 21.3 31.8
2013 440 25.1 17.4 35
2014 438 24.0 18.2 40.2
2015 429 25.0 17.1 42.9
2016 472 22.0 21.4 33.7
2017 472 25.0 18.8 37.5
2018 442 27.0 16.3 37.1
2019 452 32.5 13.9 35.8
2020 470 35.0 13.4 39.1
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 354 31.0 11.3 38.7
2023 389 29.3 13.2 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kerkstra Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 334 16.0 20.8 n/a
1989 339 16.0 21.1 n/a
1990 328 17.0 19.2 n/a
1991 346 17.0 20.3 n/a
1992 354 17.0 20.8 n/a
1993 328 16.5 19.9 n/a
1994 357 17.8 20.1 n/a
1995 384 19.5 19.7 n/a
1996 384 19.5 19.7 n/a
1997 370 20.5 18.0 n/a
1998 362 22.0 16.5 n/a
1999 378 22.5 16.8 n/a
2000 362 24.0 15.1 n/a
2001 353 23.0 15.3 n/a
2002 377 25.5 14.8 n/a
2003 377 25.5 14.8 n/a
2004 373 25.0 14.9 n/a
2005 448 26.5 16.9 n/a
2006 441 27.5 16.0 0
2007 453 27.0 16.8 0
2008 426 23.0 18.5 19.8
2009 407 23.6 17.2 25.7
2010 404 19.0 21.2 27.3
2011 396 19.8 19.9 27.8
2012 421 19.7 21.3 31.8
2013 440 25.1 17.4 35
2014 438 24.0 18.2 40.2
2015 429 25.0 17.1 42.9
2016 472 22.0 21.4 33.7
2017 472 25.0 18.8 37.5
2018 442 27.0 16.3 37.1
2019 452 32.5 13.9 35.8
2020 470 35.0 13.4 39.1
2021 390 n/a n/a n/a
2022 354 31.0 11.3 38.7
2023 389 29.3 13.2 39.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Kerkstra Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis B
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.5%98.8%
201698.4%98.1%98.1%98.1%99.1%98.4%
201798.9%98.4%98.4%98.4%99.1%98.9%
201899.3%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%99.3%
201998.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%98.8%
202198.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.0%
202299.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.9%99.4%100.0%
202399.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.2%100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kerkstra Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $508 (5.2%) $9,347 (94.8%) $9,855
2020 $652 (7.0%) $8,644 (93.0%) $9,296
2021 $884 (8.3%) $9,780 (91.7%) $10,663
2022 $884 (8.3%) $9,780 (91.7%) $10,663
2023 $1,395 (11.7%) $10,562 (88.3%) $11,958

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kerkstra Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 604th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 460th of 2077 Elementary schools
 6.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kerkstra Elementary School)46.334.7
 11.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge School District 142)45.238.8
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kerkstra Elementary School)45.236.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge School District 142)44.642.7
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kerkstra Elementary School)51.857.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge School District 142)45.152.9
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kerkstra Elementary School)35.834.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge School District 142)32.429.6
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kerkstra Elementary School)48.859.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Ridge School District 142)47.552
 4.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kerkstra Elementary School)41.347.8
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge School District 142)39.440.6
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Kerkstra Elementary School)56.359.7
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Forest Ridge School District 142)54.758.5
 3.8%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students452389
 13.9%
African American5742
 26.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic87114
 31%
Pacific Islander00
White277214
 22.7%
Two or More Races1913
 31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.8%39.3%
 3.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kerkstra Elementary School

Students who attend Kerkstra Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jack Hille Middle School
High : Oak Forest High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 389 students attended Kerkstra Elementary School.

Kerkstra Elementary School ranks 460th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kerkstra Elementary School are 55% White, 29% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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