Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Forest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Forest Elementary School's student population of 707 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
707 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
5%
Black
41%
47%
White
8%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
707 students attend Forest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Forest Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Elementary School offer ?
Forest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Forest Elementary School part of?
Forest Elementary School is part of Forest Municipal School District.
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