Forest Elementary School

One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5% in VA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Forest Elementary School's student population of 351 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Forest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (VA)
#65 out of 1792 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
(20-21)
85-89%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Virginia.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Forest Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, New London Academy Elementary School, Otter River Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
351 students attend Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Elementary School offer ?
Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Forest Elementary School part of?
Forest Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 351 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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