James A. Forrest Elementary School serves 568 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James A. Forrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
James A. Forrest Elementary School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of James A. Forrest Elementary School is 0.06, 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
21:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
97%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School?
568 students attend James A. Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of James A. Forrest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James A. Forrest Elementary School?
James A. Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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