Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 390 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
22%
20%
White
68%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #12 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Fair Park Early Childhood Center, Baker Interdistrict Elem. Sch. by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
390 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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