Park Forest Elementary School
Tel:
(225)272-0814
- Park Forest Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Park Forest Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Park Forest Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Park Forest Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1019 out of 1,277 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 6% |
| Black | 79% | 44% |
| White | 2% | 45% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Baton Rouge Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Park Forest Elementary School is Northdale Superintendent's Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Park Forest Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Forest Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Baton Rouge Park Forest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 707 students
0.5 miles
3760 Aletha Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225)275-6650 0.5 6-8 707 - Baton Rouge Geo Prep Academy Of Greater Baton Rouge Charter School
Grades: K-4 | 255 students
0.7 miles
4006 Platt Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225)337-7636 0.7 K-4 255 - Baton Rouge Northdale Superintendent's Academy Grades: 7-12 | 102 students
1.0 miles
10755 Cletus
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225)272-2036 1.0 7-12 102 - Baton Rouge Greenbrier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
1.3 miles
12203 Canterbury Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70814
(225)275-4260 1.3 PK-5 411 - Baton Rouge Villa Del Rey Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
1.4 miles
9765 Cuyhanga Pkwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
(225)924-1606 1.4 PK-5 425
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