Elementary Schools in Forest Ridge School District 142

The Forest Ridge School District 142 in Illinois is home to three elementary schools: Lee R Foster Elementary School, Kerkstra Elementary School, and Ridge Early Childhood Center. These schools serve students from early childhood through 5th grade and provide a range of educational opportunities within the district.

Among the three schools, Lee R Foster Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 497 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math proficiency, with 49% and 41.6% of students meeting or exceeding standards, respectively. Additionally, Lee R Foster Elementary School has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 20.8% compared to the other schools in the district.

While the schools in Forest Ridge School District 142 share similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, there are some notable differences. Kerkstra Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 332 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 716 out of 2,067 in 2023-2024. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at Ridge Early Childhood Center, which reported a 25.7% chronic absenteeism rate.