Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J V Forrestal Elementary School is 0.66, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend J V Forrestal Elementary School?
230 students attend J V Forrestal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of J V Forrestal Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J V Forrestal Elementary School?
J V Forrestal Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does J V Forrestal Elementary School offer ?
J V Forrestal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is J V Forrestal Elementary School part of?
Such a great school. Small, diverse, and great community spirit. The teachers we have encountered so far are gifted and passionate. My children love their school and are soaring.
- Posted by Parent - Meowe
57/27/2012
excellent teachers and quality school program. womderful music, art, sport and extracurricular activities
- Posted by Parent - Beyon
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 230 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
