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Talala Elementary School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Park Forest, Illinois · Crete Monee CUSD 201U
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students305
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch85%
Title INo
Talala
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
305
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Talala Elementary School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Park Forest, Illinois. The school enrolls 305 students. It is part of the Crete Monee CUSD 201U district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCrete Monee CUSD 201U
County17197
CityPark Forest
ZIP60466
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171125001349

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment305
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino10.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian80.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
10.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
80.5%
Two+
4.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)