Serving 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Forestlawn Early Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Attendance Zone: Forestlawn Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Sheffield Lake, OH, covering approximately 13.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forestlawn Early Learning Center's student population of 163 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
163 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forestlawn Early Learning Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
23%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
4%
17%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
67%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forestlawn Early Learning Center often compared to?
Forestlawn Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Knollwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
163 students attend Forestlawn Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Forestlawn Early Learning Center students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forestlawn Early Learning Center offer ?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestlawn Early Learning Center part of?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District.
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