River Forest SD 90 School District

7776 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305-1735
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

River Forest SD 90 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,378 students in River Forest SD 90 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in River Forest SD 90 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in River Forest SD 90 School District are Lincoln Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. River Forest SD 90 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,378 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

River Forest SD 90 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#29 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of River Forest SD 90  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
57%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Forest SD 90  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
62%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Forest SD 90  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.70
# American Indian Students
3 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
92 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
7%
6%
# Hispanic Students
164 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
27%
# Black Students
69 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
886 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
64%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
39
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
89
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
127
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
184
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
169
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,675 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,783 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of River Forest SD 90  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$34 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of River Forest SD 90  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,675
$21,914
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in River Forest SD 90  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$24,783
$21,170
This chart displays average spending per public school student in River Forest SD 90  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best River Forest SD 90 School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Grades: K-4
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Grades: PK-4
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7560 Oak Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
Grades: 5-8
| 681 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Forest SD 90 School District?
River Forest SD 90 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,378 students.
What is the rank of River Forest SD 90 School District?
River Forest SD 90 School District is ranked #32 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest SD 90 School District?
64% of River Forest SD 90 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Forest SD 90 School District?
River Forest SD 90 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Forest SD 90 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,783 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 57% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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