Betsy Ross Elementary School

1315 Marengo Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Betsy Ross Elementary School serves 137 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 137 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
137 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to 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
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
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Hispanic
26%
27%
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Black
37%
17%
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White
31%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
137 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Betsy Ross Elementary School offer ?
Betsy Ross Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Betsy Ross Elementary School part of?
Betsy Ross Elementary School is part of Forest Park SD 91 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 137 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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