Forest Heights Elementary School
Tel:
(870)741-5837
- Forest Heights Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Forest Heights Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 404 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Forest Heights Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #39 out of 999 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 13% |
| White | 91% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrison School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Heights Elementary School is Harrison Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harrison Junior High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Woodland Heights Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrison Harrison Junior High School Grades: 7-9 | 591 students
0.8 miles
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-3496 0.8 7-9 591 - Harrison Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 113 students
1.2 miles
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)743-2122 1.2 K-4 113 - Harrison Skyline Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 345 students
1.4 miles
1120 W Holt Ave
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5821 1.4 K-4 345 - Harrison Eagle Heights Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 163 students
1.6 miles
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-5043 1.6 K-4 163 - Harrison Harrison High School Grades: 10-12 | 617 students
1.6 miles
925 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870)741-8223 1.6 10-12 617
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