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Forest Oak Elementary School

55 South Meadowood Drive
Newark, DE 19711
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Oak Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in DE
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Forest Oak Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Forest Oak Elementary School's student population of 465 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
465 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 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 Oak Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Oak Elementary School is 0.63, 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 (DE)
#59 out of 201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Oak Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Delaware 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 Oak Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Oak Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Oak Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Oak Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Forest Oak Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Oak Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Downes (John R.) Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Forest Oak Elementary School?
465 students attend Forest Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Forest Oak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Oak Elementary School?
Forest Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Oak Elementary School offer ?
Forest Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Oak Elementary School part of?
Forest Oak Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed
November 04, 2024 (Monday)
Parent Teacher Conferences(Teacher In-Service, Schools Closed)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Professional Learning Day (Schools Closed)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Winter Break (Schools Closed)
December 23, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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