At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
293
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
1%-52.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
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
CharterNo
MagnetNo
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
White
0.0%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
55.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two+
3.8%
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.