Overview
Kerkstra Elem School is a public primary serving grades 1–5 in Oak Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 407 students. It is part of the Forest Ridge SD 142 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
14:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Faptele cheie
SectorPublic
Tip de școală Regular
Nivelul Primary
Grade Span1–5
Districtul DistrictForest Ridge SD 142
County17031
Orașul Oak Forest
ZIP60452
Charter School No
Școala Magnetică No
Titlul INo
NCES School ID171548001862
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment407
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino23.8%
Black / African American2.1%
Asian10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.7%
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 %44%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)