Algonquin Primary Center

Algonquin Primary Center serves 128 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Algonquin Primary Center's student population of 128 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
128 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Algonquin Primary Center is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
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6%
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Hispanic
21%
28%
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Black
74%
16%
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White
n/a
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Algonquin Primary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.41
This chart displays the diversity score of Algonquin Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Algonquin Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Algonquin Primary Center?
128 students attend Algonquin Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Algonquin Primary Center students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Algonquin Primary Center offer ?
Algonquin Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Algonquin Primary Center part of?
Algonquin Primary Center is part of Park Forest SD 163 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 128 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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