Park Forest Elementary School vs. Gray's Woods Elementary School
Should I attend Park Forest Elementary School or Gray's Woods Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Park Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Gray's Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Park Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 387 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gray's Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
428 students
387 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#243 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
54
Grade 1 Students
62
51
Grade 2 Students
74
66
Grade 3 Students
83
67
Grade 4 Students
73
76
Grade 5 Students
74
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
5%
n/a
% White
76%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%