Illinois Elementary School in Park Forest, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Illinois Elementary School is a suburban public school in Park Forest, Illinois that is part of Matteson Elementary School District 162. It serves 398 students in grades K - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 8

398 Students

31 Teachers

210 Illinois St Ste 1

Park Forest, IL 60466 View local requests

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Illinois Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

98%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Illinois Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 15, 2026

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