Betsy Ross Elementary School

1315 Marengo Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
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Betsy Ross Elementary School serves 136 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Betsy Ross Elementary School's student population of 136 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
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Total Students
136 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students

School Rankings

The diversity score of Betsy Ross Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
29%
28%
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Black
40%
17%
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White
23%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School?
136 students attend Betsy Ross Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Betsy Ross Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Betsy Ross Elementary School?
Betsy Ross Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 School District 91.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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