Forest Park Magnet Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2000–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
1%
20%
Black
90%
21%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
44%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2000–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Park Magnet Elementary School?
286 students attend Forest Park Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forest Park Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Magnet Elementary School?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Magnet Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School is part of Roanoke City Public Schools.
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