Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park El. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Park El. School's student population of 282 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Inspiring Students to Reach Individual Excellence
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Forest Park El. School ranks within the top 10% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park El. School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 287 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
85%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park El. School's ranking?
Forest Park El. School is ranked #25 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Forest Park El. School often compared to?
Forest Park El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishing Cove El. School, Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Forest Park El. School?
282 students attend Forest Park El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Forest Park El. School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park El. School?
Forest Park El. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Park El. School offer ?
Forest Park El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park El. School part of?
Forest Park El. School is part of North Kingstown School District.
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