Forest Park Elementary School

100 Forest Dr
Albany, NY 12205
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 291 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Forest Park 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 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 291 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
291 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1781 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60-64%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
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Black
8%
16%
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White
59%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
This chart display the diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #1781 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
291 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of South Colonie Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 291 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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