- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Forest Park, IL
Field Stevenson Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Field Stevenson Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171545001860
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Field Stevenson Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Forest Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 214
- students enrolled
Field Stevenson Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Field Stevenson Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL.
School address
District: Forest Park Sd 91 · Illinois
NCES ID 171545001860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Field Stevenson Elem School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171545001860 · Forest Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 10.7:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Park Middle School (186 students)
Field Stevenson Elem School held near 201 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Field Stevenson Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Field Stevenson Elem School
214 students
- Forest Park Mi
Forest Park Middle School
186 students
- Garfield Elem
Garfield Elem School
186 students
- Betsy Ross Ele
Betsy Ross Elem School
138 students
What this shows Field Stevenson Elem School reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Field Stevenson Elem School compares
Field Stevenson Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,336
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
White 22.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Field Stevenson Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Forest Park Sd 91 reports $32,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Field Stevenson Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Field Stevenson Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Forest Park
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~214 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Field Stevenson Elem School
How many students attend Field Stevenson Elem School?
Field Stevenson Elem School has 214 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Forest Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Field Stevenson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Field Stevenson Elem School is 10.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Field Stevenson Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Field Stevenson Elem School is African American at 39.3% of enrollment, in Forest Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Field Stevenson Elem School?
Field Stevenson Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Field Stevenson Elem School rank among public schools in Forest Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Field Stevenson Elem School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Forest Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Park Sd 91?
Besides Field Stevenson Elem School, Forest Park Sd 91 also operates Forest Park Middle School (186 students), Garfield Elem School (186 students), and Betsy Ross Elem School (138 students). See the Forest Park Sd 91 district page for the complete list.