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Forest Hills Elementary School

155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 209 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forest Hills Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Forest Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Hills Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
45-49%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
60-64%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
30-39%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
35%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Hills Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?
209 students attend Forest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Forest Hills Elementary School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forest Hills Elementary School is part of Danville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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