Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Forest Avenue Elementary School's student population of 613 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Avenue Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
37%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is ranked #4 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bear Exploration Center, Macmillan International At Mckee by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School?
613 students attend Forest Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Forest Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Avenue Elementary School?
Forest Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Forest Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Avenue Elementary School part of?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 12/20/2010
This is a great school to send your children with great teacher and staff who greet you at the door.Volunteers are also welcomed with opened arms.I love the school and my kids love it also.
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