Forest Park Individual Educational School

Public K-5

 1220 California Ave
       Joliet, IL  60432-1102


(815) 723-0414

District: Joliet PSD 86

SchoolDigger Rank:
1218th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,902 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Individual Educational School usually attend:

Middle:    Gompers Junior High School
High:    Joliet West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
77.5%
African American:
13.1%
White:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98% Help


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Compare Details Forest Park Individual Educational School ranks worse than 58.6% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.6. (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: Hispanic (77.5%), African American (13.1%), White (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Individual Educational School is 19. 14 elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Individual Educational School is $14,902. 12 elementary schools in the Joliet PSD 86 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forest Park Individual Educational School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Individual Educational School 1218th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Forest Park Individual Educational School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Disabled students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Joliet PSD 86:

SchoolDigger ranks Joliet PSD 86 767th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Individual Educational School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 41.55 1363rd 2020 32.5%
2004 35.13 1498th 2030 26.2%
2005 43.42 1361st 2022 32.7%
2006 46.96 1363rd 2086 34.7%
2007 45.26 1408th 2095 32.8%
2008 46.16 1344th 2092 35.8%
2009 51.12 1252nd 2120 40.9%
2010 56.19 1144th 2139 46.5%
2011 52.21 1232nd 2147 42.6%
2012 44.08 1425th 2166 34.2%
2013 45.00 1280th 2167 40.9%
2014 50.34 1087th 2093 48.1%
2015 36.67 1222nd 2052 40.4%
2016 33.10 1345th 2046 34.3%
2017 39.30 1186th 2044 42.0%
2018 31.66 1384th 2037 32.1%
2019 40.11 1192nd 2086 42.9%
2021 32.83 1230th 1948 36.9%
2022 41.28 1144th 2082 45.1%
2023 37.60 1218th 2077 41.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.40 207th 743 72.1%
2021 33.66 394th 537 26.6%
2022 44.50 369th 768 52.0%
2023 52.51 266th 788 66.2%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.63 825th 1156 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.19 827th 1765 53.1%
2019 61.06 539th 1816 70.3%
2021 55.80 507th 1514 66.5%
2022 62.60 477th 1763 72.9%
2023 56.44 654th 1808 63.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 1551st 1964 21.0%
2019 28.61 1451st 2019 28.1%
2021 27.93 1187th 1680 29.3%
2022 44.65 978th 1970 50.4%
2023 36.13 1178th 1957 39.8%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.62 498th 907 45.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.52 961st 1972 51.3%
2019 55.31 813th 2019 59.7%
2021 35.11 1036th 1707 39.3%
2022 36.07 1175th 1977 40.6%
2023 38.48 1136th 1984 42.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 40.72 381st 711 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.27 475th 938 49.4%
2019 57.04 320th 955 66.5%
2021 46.39 331st 742 55.4%
2022 49.63 412th 954 56.8%
2023 45.67 478th 970 50.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Forest Park Individual Educational School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.55 867th 1463 40.7%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a principal
Monday, July 12, 2021

Open Quote Forest Park IE School was the only school in Illinois to be certified as a National School of Character 2020-25 from the University of St. Francis and Character.org. We are proud of our parent involvement, caring staff, and students who are intrinsically motivated to solve their own problems!! Close Quote


by a citizen
Sunday, December 7, 2014

Open Quote love this school the teachers are always helping my son stay alert and engaged with the activities and they teach there students real world activities i wish i wold of gone to this school growing up because i know ow it wold help me now with problem solving and dealing with my problems if you bare thinking about taking your child hear think no longer and sign them up if you want them to solve their own problems and to live a besuccessful life. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Park Individual Educational School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 187 110 2 25 n/a n/a n/a 0 324
1989 168 99 3 33 n/a n/a n/a 0 303
1990 161 115 2 34 n/a n/a n/a 0 312
1991 168 99 3 38 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 155 105 3 45 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1993 154 98 4 54 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1994 142 115 2 75 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1995 119 146 4 112 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1996 119 146 4 112 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1997 97 142 5 135 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1998 86 145 2 128 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 83 142 1 151 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2000 74 128 1 129 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2001 60 128 2 122 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2002 55 136 0 120 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 55 136 0 120 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 54 139 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 39 147 0 114 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2006 24 132 0 115 0 n/a n/a 21 292
2007 24 137 0 115 0 n/a n/a 26 302
2008 30 135 0 113 0 n/a n/a 22 300
2009 32 132 0 120 0 n/a n/a 20 304
2010 37 146 0 116 0 n/a n/a 17 316
2011 42 125 0 125 0 0 20 0 312
2012 40 119 0 125 0 0 15 0 299
2013 42 103 1 136 0 0 23 0 305
2014 47 88 1 148 0 0 4 0 288
2015 46 81 1 166 3 0 10 0 307
2016 53 84 1 218 1 0 12 0 369
2017 42 71 0 213 1 0 49 0 376
2018 42 55 0 241 0 0 12 0 350
2019 28 24 0 221 0 0 7 0 280
2020 26 28 0 241 0 0 10 0 305
2021 24 32 0 232 0 0 7 0 295
2022 24 33 0 223 0 0 8 0 288
2023 22 39 0 231 0 0 6 0 298

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 Forest Park Individual Educational School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 15.5 20.9 n/a
1989 303 14.2 21.3 n/a
1990 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1991 308 13.5 22.8 n/a
1992 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
1993 310 14.0 22.1 n/a
1994 334 16.0 20.9 n/a
1995 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1996 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1997 379 13.0 29.2 n/a
1998 361 14.9 24.2 n/a
1999 377 15.0 25.1 n/a
2000 332 14.5 22.9 n/a
2001 312 15.5 20.1 n/a
2002 313 14.5 21.6 54.3
2003 313 14.5 21.6 54.3
2004 310 12.8 24.2 55.5
2005 300 14.8 20.3 73.7
2006 292 13.8 21.2 93.7
2007 302 14.0 21.6 74.6
2008 300 13.0 23.1 73.4
2009 304 13.5 22.5 80.6
2010 316 13.5 23.4 80.9
2011 312 13.5 23.1 71.5
2012 299 13.5 22.1 72.2
2013 305 15.1 20.1 71.5
2014 288 13.0 22.1 n/a
2015 307 13.0 23.6 99
2016 369 17.0 21.7 88.3
2017 376 17.0 22.1 85.1
2018 350 16.4 21.3 99.7
2019 280 15.1 18.5 100
2020 305 15.5 19.6 100
2021 295 n/a n/a n/a
2022 288 14.5 19.8 97.6
2023 298 15.6 19.0 98

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 Forest Park Individual Educational School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 15.5 20.9 n/a
1989 303 14.2 21.3 n/a
1990 312 15.0 20.8 n/a
1991 308 13.5 22.8 n/a
1992 308 15.0 20.5 n/a
1993 310 14.0 22.1 n/a
1994 334 16.0 20.9 n/a
1995 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1996 381 13.0 29.3 n/a
1997 379 13.0 29.2 n/a
1998 361 14.9 24.2 n/a
1999 377 15.0 25.1 n/a
2000 332 14.5 22.9 n/a
2001 312 15.5 20.1 n/a
2002 313 14.5 21.6 54.3
2003 313 14.5 21.6 54.3
2004 310 12.8 24.2 55.5
2005 300 14.8 20.3 73.7
2006 292 13.8 21.2 93.7
2007 302 14.0 21.6 74.6
2008 300 13.0 23.1 73.4
2009 304 13.5 22.5 80.6
2010 316 13.5 23.4 80.9
2011 312 13.5 23.1 71.5
2012 299 13.5 22.1 72.2
2013 305 15.1 20.1 71.5
2014 288 13.0 22.1 n/a
2015 307 13.0 23.6 99
2016 369 17.0 21.7 88.3
2017 376 17.0 22.1 85.1
2018 350 16.4 21.3 99.7
2019 280 15.1 18.5 100
2020 305 15.5 19.6 100
2021 295 n/a n/a n/a
2022 288 14.5 19.8 97.6
2023 298 15.6 19.0 98

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

Forest Park Individual Educational School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaVaricellaDTPHepatitis BPneumococcal
201599.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.7%99.0%
201698.2%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.2%98.2%14.6%14.6%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%17.2%17.4%
201898.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.6%98.9%17.5%17.5%
201997.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202197.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.6%
202293.6%94.7%94.7%94.7%95.7%94.0%
202397.9%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.9%98.2%98.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Park Individual Educational School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $632 (5.4%) $11,032 (94.6%) $11,664
2020 $720 (6.9%) $9,668 (93.1%) $10,388
2021 $986 (9.0%) $10,002 (91.0%) $10,988
2022 $986 (9.0%) $10,002 (91.0%) $10,988
2023 $1,402 (9.4%) $13,500 (90.6%) $14,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Individual Educational School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1192nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1218th of 2077 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Individual Educational School)35.128.6
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)1413.7
 0.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Individual Educational School)15.810.2
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)14.911
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Individual Educational School)46.442.8
 3.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)18.618.5
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Individual Educational School)14.66.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)15.88.3
 7.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Individual Educational School)35.733.4
 2.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joliet PSD 86)21.718.7
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Individual Educational School)10.72.4
 8.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joliet PSD 86)12.26.7
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Individual Educational School)55.445.2
 10.2%
   5th Grade Science (Joliet PSD 86)39.930.2
 9.7%
   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 Students280298
 6.4%
African American2439
 62.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic221231
 4.5%
Pacific Islander00
White2822
 21.4%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%98%
 2%


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Students at Forest Park Individual Educational School are 78% Hispanic, 13% African American, 7% White, 2% Two or more races.

Forest Park Individual Educational School ranks 1218th of 2077 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 298 students attended Forest Park Individual Educational School.

Students who attend Forest Park Individual Educational School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Gompers Junior High School
High : Joliet West High School


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