Serving 880 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forest Glen Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 880 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Forest Glen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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Forest Glen Elementary School's student population of 880 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
880 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
Forest Glen Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Glen Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1763 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
52%
14%
Black
15%
13%
White
26%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Forest Glen Elementary School is ranked #196 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Forest Glen Elementary School?
880 students attend Forest Glen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Forest Glen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Glen Elementary School?
Forest Glen Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Forest Glen Elementary School offer ?
Forest Glen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Forest Glen Elementary School part of?
Forest Glen Elementary School is part of MSD Lawrence Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Forest Glen Elementary School located?
Forest Glen Elementary School is located in the Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 4 other public schools located in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon.
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