Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Knolls Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Knolls Elementary serves the southeast part of Silver Spring, MD, covering an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Knolls Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Knolls Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
472 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Knolls Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Knolls Elementary School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
40%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Light Blue and Yellow
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Knolls Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Knolls Elementary School is ranked #187 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Knolls Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Knolls Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kemp Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Knolls Elementary School?
472 students attend Forest Knolls Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Forest Knolls Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Knolls Elementary School?
Forest Knolls Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Knolls Elementary School offer ?
Forest Knolls Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Forest Knolls Elementary School part of?
Forest Knolls Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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