Serving 434 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 434 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest City Regional El School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Forest City school district, covering approximately 96.6 square miles in Forest City, PA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest City Regional Elementary School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
434 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1727 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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 Carbondale Elementary School, Choconut Valley Elementary School, Blue Ridge 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?
434 students attend Forest City Regional Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Forest City Regional Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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