Forest Lake Elementary School
Tel:
(386)860-6600
- Forest Lake Elementary School serves 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Forest Lake Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Forest Lake Elementary School's student population of 632 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Forest Lake Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Lake Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1636 out of 3,601 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 32% |
| Black | 15% | 22% |
| White | 48% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 29% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VOLUSIA School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Lake Elementary School is Legacy Scholars Academy (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Legacy Scholars Academy (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Discovery Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Deltona Discovery Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 664 students
1.9 miles
975 Abagail Dr
Deltona, FL 32725
(386)860-3300 1.9 PK-5 664 - Deltona Legacy Scholars Academy Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 34 students
2.1 miles
51 Childrens Way
Deltona, FL 32725
(386)668-4774 2.1 K-12 34 - Deltona Enterprise Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
2.2 miles
211 Main St
Deltona, FL 32725
(386)668-3500 2.2 PK-5 617 - Deltona Spirit Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 758 students
2.4 miles
1500 Meadowlark Dr
Deltona, FL 32725
(386)789-7280 2.4 PK-5 758 - Deltona Deltona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1018 students
2.7 miles
250 Enterprise Rd
Deltona, FL 32725
(386)860-3350 2.7 6-8 1018
School Reviews
| 5 This school is fantastic. Teachers and office personel are very involved. PTO always has something going on to involve families. My kids have attended other schools in the area and this by far is the BEST! Well organized staff, great communication, clean campus, and caring people. - Posted by Parent - Grace |
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