Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 97 Forest Park ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 97 Forest Park's student population of 570 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 97 Forest Park ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 97 Forest Park is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3322 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
76%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 97 Forest Park's ranking?
P.s. 97 Forest Park is ranked #3322 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 97 Forest Park often compared to?
P.s. 97 Forest Parkis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 60 Woodhaven, New York City Academy For Discovery by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 97 Forest Park?
570 students attend P.s. 97 Forest Park.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.s. 97 Forest Park students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 97 Forest Park?
P.s. 97 Forest Park has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 97 Forest Park offer ?
P.s. 97 Forest Park offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 97 Forest Park part of?
P.s. 97 Forest Park is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 97 Forest Park located?
P.s. 97 Forest Park is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Woodhaven, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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