Forrestal Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-3
2833 E Washington,
Great Lakes, IL
North Chicago School District No. 187
School Details
Head of School
Inez Mitchell
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
5%
Niche Grade
C-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.9%
GreatSchools Rating
1
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
338:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Black
36.2%
Hispanic
34.9%
White
18.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Native American
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
2/22/2022
The teachers and principal at this school don't seem to care about the children at all. When asked questions they'd rather give dirty looks and change the subject instead of answering the actual question. They flat out refuse to listen to parents concerns. The district itself has gotten so bad that...
1/27/2022
The school generally does not care about children’s academic advancement. It seems that they only care about getting them through until they move onto their next school and then making it someone else’s problem. The teachers are overwhelmed and under-communicative, the principal refuses to get invol...
7/29/2020
I loved Forrestal. Great teachers and a great staff and principal. They care about the students.
7/28/2020
It.should be way above a 1. It was such a good school
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List Price Range
$259K - $397K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$273,719
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
80%
Household Income
$62,472
% of College Grads
36.8%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
2,091 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
89.4%
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Forrestal Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-3 in Great Lakes, IL and is served by the North Chicago School District No. 187 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 5% are proficient in reading. Forrestal Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $273,719. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Chicago Community High School, Lake Forest High School, Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, and more. Learn more about what Great Lakes has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Forrestal Elementary School.