Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Green Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 445 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Green Forest Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Green Forest, AR, encompassing approximately 182.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Green Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Green Forest Elementary School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Green Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green Forest Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#150 out of 989 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
12%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
19%
White
35%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Green Forest Elementary School is ranked #150 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Green Forest Elementary School?
445 students attend Green Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Green Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Green Forest Elementary School?
Green Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Green Forest Elementary School offer ?
Green Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Green Forest Elementary School part of?
Green Forest Elementary School is part of Green Forest School District.
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