Forrest Park Elementary School in Pine Bluff, AR serves 357 students from pre–kindergarten through grade 3, with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1, approximately equal to the district average.
The school has a high concentration of Black students (348 of 357), with 70% of students eligible for free lunch, showing stable socioeconomic composition over recent years.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 39% and below the district average of 10%, continuing a trend of below–average performance.
Reading proficiency stands at 35% in 2022, lower than the state average of 40% and the district average of 13%, with proficiency slightly declining since 2019.
Graduation rates for the school consistently exceeded the state and district since 2013, reaching 90% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide and 74% districtwide.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
98%
19%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Park Elementary School?
357 students attend Forrest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Forrest Park Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forrest Park Elementary School?
Forrest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forrest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Forrest Park Elementary School part of?
Forrest Park Elementary School is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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