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Forreston Grade School

601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 252 students in grades 1-5, Forreston Grade School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forreston Grade School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Forreston Grade School's student population of 252 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Forreston Grade School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forreston Grade School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#681 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
30-34%
27%
50-54%
30%
70-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forreston Grade School's ranking?
Forreston Grade School is ranked #681 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Forreston Grade School?
252 students attend Forreston Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Forreston Grade School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forreston Grade School?
Forreston Grade School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forreston Grade School offer ?
Forreston Grade School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Forreston Grade School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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