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Kerkstra Elementary School vs. Walter F Fierke Educational Center

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School Overview

School
Kerkstra Elementary School
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Kerkstra Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 402 students in grades 1-5, Kerkstra Elementary 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 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Walter F Fierke Educational Center ranks in the top 30% 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 33% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
1-5
PK-5
Total Students
402 students
444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kerkstra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walter F Fierke Educational Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kerkstra Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walter F Fierke Educational Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kerkstra Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walter F Fierke Educational Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kerkstra Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walter F Fierke Educational Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#542 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
#865 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kerkstra Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walter F Fierke Educational Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in IL)
33%
(Top 30% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kerkstra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter F Fierke Educational Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 10% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kerkstra Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walter F Fierke Educational Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Kerkstra Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Walter F Fierke Educational Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
39
Kindergarten Students
-
75
Grade 1 Students
80
59
Grade 2 Students
86
67
Grade 3 Students
73
69
Grade 4 Students
75
84
Grade 5 Students
87
51
Grade 6 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kerkstra Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.62
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walter F Fierke Educational Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kerkstra Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Forest Ridge School District 142 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walter F Fierke Educational Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Community Consolidated School District 146 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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