Forest Oak Elementary School serves 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Forest Oak Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in DE
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Oak Elementary School's student population of 462 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Oak Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Forest Oak Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
53%
18%
Black
9%
30%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Oak Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Oak Elementary School is ranked #101 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
How many students attend Forest Oak Elementary School?
462 students attend Forest Oak Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Forest Oak Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Oak Elementary School?
Forest Oak Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Oak Elementary School offer ?
Forest Oak Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Oak Elementary School part of?
Forest Oak Elementary School is part of Red Clay Consolidated School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day for Students
June 09, 2023 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)
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