James A. Forrest Elementary School
James A. Forrest Elementary School serves 591 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
James A. Forrest Elementary School's student population of 591 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
591 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of James A. Forrest Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
96%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
3%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School?
591 students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James A. Forrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Forrest Elementary School?
James A. Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does James A. Forrest Elementary School offer ?
James A. Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James A. Forrest Elementary School part of?
James A. Forrest Elementary School is part of Wasco Union Elementary School District.
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