Serving 302 students in grades 4-5, Forbes School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut 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 Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forbes School's student population of 302 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forbes School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forbes School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
43%
31%
Black
6%
12%
White
45%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forbes School's ranking?
Forbes School is ranked #617 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Forbes School often compared to?
Forbes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann Antolini School, Bakerville Consolidated School 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 40% CT state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Forbes School?
302 students attend Forbes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Forbes School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forbes School?
Forbes School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Forbes School offer ?
Forbes School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forbes School part of?
Forbes School is part of Torrington School District.
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