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Forest Elementary School

413 E Canal St
Troy, OH 45373

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Forest Elementary School serves 232 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Forest Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 50%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 57%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in OH
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Forest Elementary School's student population of 232 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

232 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,137 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Forest Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (OH)

Overall Testing Rank

#1086 out of 3137 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Forest Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

57%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

17%

White

89%

68%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.20

0.51

This chart display the diversity score of Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

50%

39%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Troy City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Elementary School's ranking?

Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% OH state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% OH state average).

How many students attend Forest Elementary School?

232 students attend Forest Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Forest Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School?

Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.

What grades does Forest Elementary School offer ?

Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Forest Elementary School part of?

Forest Elementary School is part of Troy City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 232 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education