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Park Forest SD 163

Illinois · Public School District
6
Schools
1,537
Students
$25,201
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
75.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+23pp vs nat'l
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Park Forest SD 163 is a public school district in Illinois serving 1,537 students across 6 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $25,201 is above average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology06–08484
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Algonquin Primary CenterPK–PK129
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,201+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
27%
State
58.3%
Local (property tax)
26.5%
Federal
15.2%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
1,537
Students
75%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate
Opportunity Score36/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,201 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Park Forest SD 163?
Park Forest SD 163 has 6 public schools, serving a total of 1,537 students.
How much does Park Forest SD 163 spend per student?
Park Forest SD 163 spends $25,201 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Park Forest SD 163?
75% of students in Park Forest SD 163 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Park Forest SD 163?
No, Park Forest SD 163 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Park Forest SD 163 serve?
Park Forest SD 163 serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Park Forest SD 163?
The median opportunity score across schools in Park Forest SD 163 is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.