Forest City Regional Elementary School

100 Susquehanna Street
Forest City, PA 18421
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Forest City Regional Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest City Regional Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Forest City Regional Elementary School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
420 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

Forest City Regional Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest City Regional Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1727 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
38%
52%
55%
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest City Regional Elementary School's ranking?
Forest City Regional Elementary School is ranked #1727 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Forest City Regional Elementary School often compared to?
Forest City Regional Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blue Ridge Elementary School, Carbondale Elementary School, Choconut Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Forest City Regional Elementary School?
420 students attend Forest City Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Forest City Regional Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest City Regional Elementary School?
Forest City Regional Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest City Regional Elementary School offer ?
Forest City Regional Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest City Regional Elementary School part of?
Forest City Regional Elementary School is part of Forest City Regional School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 420 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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