Overview
Brook Forest Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Oak Brook, Illinois. The school enrolls 293 students. It is part of the Butler SD 53 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictButler SD 53
County17043
CityOak Brook
ZIP60523
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170798000405
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment293
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino2.3%
Black / African American55.0%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %1%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)