Serving 723 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forester Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 723 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Forester Elementary School serves the southern part of its school district in San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 18.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forester Elementary School's student population of 723 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
723 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Once A Dragon Always A Dragon
School Rankings
Forester Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forester Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3605 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Forest green, Golden yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forester Elementary School's ranking?
Forester Elementary School is ranked #3605 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forester Elementary School often compared to?
Forester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forester Elementary School?
723 students attend Forester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Forester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forester Elementary School?
Forester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forester Elementary School offer ?
Forester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forester Elementary School part of?
Forester Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forester Elementary School located?
Forester Elementary School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I go to this school and in 10 in the fifth grade and its amazing my name is Caroline Fenner
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