Forest Avenue Elementary School ranked #4 in Alabama in 2023, maintaining a top 5 state position since 2016 and showing slight decline from #1 rank in years 2011–2016.
Math proficiency was 79% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it declined from a peak of 99% in 2012–2013; reading proficiency was 92%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 85% and 89% in 2022, higher than the state average of 38%, showing improvement from 75%–79% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 780 students in 1999 to 613 students in 2023, while the student–teacher ratio stayed around 16:1; minority enrollment remained high at 76%.
The school served grades K–5 as a Title I magnet school with 613 students and 39 teachers, with 14% eligible for free lunch and 3% for reduced–price lunch in recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Avenue Elementary School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles, with typical drive times of 5 to 10 minutes for most students. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 1.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Avenue Elementary School's student population of 617 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1275 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Exploration Center, Macmillan International At Mckee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School?
617 students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Forest Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Forest Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Avenue Elementary School part of?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This is a great school to send your children with great teacher and staff who greet you at the door.Volunteers are also welcomed with opened arms.I love the school and my kids love it also.
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