Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Elementary School serves the eastern part of Boynton Beach, FL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 4.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1909
School Motto
Educate. Affirm. Inspire.
School Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#2282 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
75%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green & White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #2282 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Galaxy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
613 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Forest Park Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.
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