Forrest Road Elementary School

6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 388 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forrest Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forrest Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

School Overview

Forrest Road Elementary School's student population of 388 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
388 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Forrest Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forrest Road Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
#2034 out of 2168 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
36%
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6-9%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
5%
18%
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Black
88%
36%
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White
4%
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forrest Road Elementary School's ranking?
Forrest Road Elementary School is ranked #2034 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Forrest Road Elementary School?
388 students attend Forrest Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Forrest Road Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest Road Elementary School?
Forrest Road Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forrest Road Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forrest Road Elementary School part of?
Forrest Road Elementary School is part of Muscogee County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 388 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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