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Illinois School

Park Forest, Illinois · Grades K to 8 · Matteson ESD 162

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About Illinois School

Located in Park Forest, Illinois, Illinois School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 8. Enrollment was 391 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Park Forest. With about 37.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.4 students per teacher. Matteson ESD 162 School District runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Cook County. There are 76 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	210 Illinois St, Park Forest, IL 60466
Phone	(708) 747-0301
School district	Matteson ESD 162
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	391
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	37.5
Students per teacher	10.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Cook County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172502002581). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Illinois School serve?

Illinois School serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Illinois School?

Illinois School reported 391 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois School?

About 10.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 391 students and 37.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Illinois School a public or charter school?

Illinois School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Illinois School in?

Illinois School is part of Matteson ESD 162 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/matteson-esd-162-school-district/

Where is Illinois School located?

Illinois School is at 210 Illinois St, Park Forest, IL 60466. The phone number is (708) 747-0301.

How many other schools are near Illinois School?

There are 76 other schools within 5 miles of Illinois School in our directory.