Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Lakes 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 57% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Lakes Elementary serves the west part of Forest Hill, MD, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Lakes 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 Lakes Elementary School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
447 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Lakes 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 Lakes Elementary School is 0.35, 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
#167 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
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)9.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Lakes Elementary School is ranked #167 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Forest Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Hill Elementary School, Hickory Elementary School, Youths Benefit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Forest Lakes Elementary School?
447 students attend Forest Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Lakes Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Lakes Elementary School?
Forest Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Forest Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Forest Lakes Elementary School part of?
Forest Lakes Elementary School is part of Harford County School District.
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