Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Forest Brook Elementary School's student population of 366 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Brook Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Brook Elementary School is ranked #1411 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Forest Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Hills School, Paumanok Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Forest Brook Elementary School?
366 students attend Forest Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Forest Brook Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Brook Elementary School?
Forest Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forest Brook Elementary School offer ?
Forest Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Brook Elementary School part of?
Forest Brook Elementary School is part of Hauppauge Union Free School District.
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