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 (2025-26)
- 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
Top Rankings
Betsy Ross Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Mascot
Wild Boars
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
29%
28%
Black
40%
16%
White
23%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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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