Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Lake School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 375 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Lake School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Lake School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Lake School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#855 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
81%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lake School's ranking?
Forest Lake School is ranked #855 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forest Lake School often compared to?
Forest Lake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Broadway School, Charles E Schwarting School, John H West School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Lake School?
375 students attend Forest Lake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Forest Lake School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Lake School?
Forest Lake School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Lake School offer ?
Forest Lake School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Lake School part of?
Forest Lake School is part of Wantagh Union Free School District.
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