Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Oaks Elementary School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Oaks Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 1276 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
8%
32%
White
80%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School?
676 students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Forest Oaks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Oaks Elementary School?
Forest Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Forest Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Forest Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Oaks Elementary School part of?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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