Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70% (which was higher than the New York state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was higher than the New York state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)43%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)14%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)10%
26%
Black
(15-16)11%
18%
White
(15-16)63%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
485 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Forest Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Elementary School?
Forest Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Half Hollow Hills Central School District.
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