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Forest Heights Elementary School

1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
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9/
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Top 20%
Tel: (870) 741-5837
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Forest Heights Elementary School serves 399 students in grades 1-4.
Forest Heights Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in AR
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

School Overview

Forest Heights Elementary School's student population of 399 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 - Selected in 2011
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

Forest Heights Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AR)
Overall Testing Rank
#176 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Forest Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
20%
White
93%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Heights Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AR.
Diversity Score
0.13
0.59
This chart display the diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
58%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Harrison School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Heights Elementary School's ranking?

Forest Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Forest Heights Elementary School often compared to?

Forest Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.

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

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Forest Heights Elementary School?

399 students attend Forest Heights Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Forest Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

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

Forest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Forest Heights Elementary School offer ?

Forest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4

What school district is Forest Heights Elementary School part of?

Forest Heights Elementary School is part of Harrison School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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