- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Forest, IL
Kerkstra Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kerkstra Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171548001862
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kerkstra Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Oak Forest · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 407
- students enrolled
Kerkstra Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kerkstra Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Forest, IL.
School address
District: Forest Ridge Sd 142 · Illinois
NCES ID 171548001862 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Kerkstra Elem School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 171548001862 · Oak Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 14:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Jack Hille Middle School (490 students)
Kerkstra Elem School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.4 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kerkstra Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jack Hille Mid
Jack Hille Middle School
490 students
- This school
Kerkstra Elem School
407 students
- Lee R Foster E
Lee R Foster Elem School
397 students
- Ridge Early Ch
Ridge Early Childhood Center
245 students
What this shows Kerkstra Elem School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kerkstra Elem School compares
Kerkstra 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$13,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Kerkstra Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Forest Ridge Sd 142 reports $13,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kerkstra Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Hille Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee R Foster Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kerkstra Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Oak Forest
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Arbor Park Middle School
Standard public school
520 students 13:1 students per teacher
Lee R Foster Elem School
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Arbor Elementary School
Standard public school
232 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kerkstra Elem School
How many students attend Kerkstra Elem School?
Kerkstra Elem School has 407 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kerkstra Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kerkstra Elem School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Oak Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kerkstra Elem School?
Kerkstra Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Kerkstra Elem School rank among elementary schools in Oak Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Kerkstra Elem School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Oak Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Oak Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Besides Kerkstra Elem School, Forest Ridge Sd 142 also operates Jack Hille Middle School (490 students), Lee R Foster Elem School (397 students), and Ridge Early Childhood Center (245 students). See the Forest Ridge Sd 142 district page for the complete list.