Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School

1406 Todds Ln
Hampton, VA 23666
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 507 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred S. Forrest 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 20:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in VA
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Alfred S. Forrest 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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#1157 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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45-49%
54%
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60-64%
69%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred S. Forrest 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
18%
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Black
59%
22%
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White
20%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
Alfred S. Forrest 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 Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School?
507 students attend Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School offer ?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School part of?
Alfred S. Forrest Elementary School is part of Hampton City PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 507 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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