Serving 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5,
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
78%
20%
White
21%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2005-2006 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Hills Elementary School?
337 students attend Forrest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forrest Hills Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Forrest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forrest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forrest Hills Elementary School is part of Forrest City School District.
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