Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forest Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Fort Wayne, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forest Park Elementary School's student population of 558 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Motto
Every Kid, Every Day
School Rankings
Forest Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1366 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
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)32.3%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Park Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Park Elementary School is ranked #1366 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Forest Park Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood Elementary School, Fred H Croninger Elementary School, Indian Village Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
558 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
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 Fort Wayne Community Schools.
In what neighborhood is Forest Park Elementary School located?
Forest Park Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Fort Wayne, IN. There are 1 other public schools located in Northside.
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