Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Forest Elementary School is ranked #963 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
513 students attend Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forest Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Elementary School offer ?
Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 513 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥95% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
