Serving 606 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 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Oaks Elementary School serves the northwest part of Chelsea, AL, covering an area of approximately 37.1 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edges of the attendance zone located up to 10.6 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Oaks Elementary School's student population of 606 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Oaks Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
12%
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Black
8%
31%
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White
79%
50%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #96 out of 1,275 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?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School?
606 students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Oaks Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Forest Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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