Serving 397 students in grades 1-4, Forest Heights Elem. School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Heights Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Heights Elem. School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Forest Heights Elem. School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Heights Elem. School is 0.13, which is less 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
#128 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
93%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Heights Elem. School's ranking?
Forest Heights Elem. School is ranked #128 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Forest Heights Elem. School often compared to?
Forest Heights Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley Springs Elem. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Forest Heights Elem. School?
397 students attend Forest Heights Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Forest Heights Elem. School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Heights Elem. School?
Forest Heights Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Elem. School offer ?
Forest Heights Elem. School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Forest Heights Elem. School part of?
Forest Heights Elem. School is part of Harrison School District.
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