Forest Heights Elementary School

1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 386 students in grades 1-4, Forest Heights Elementary 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 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Forest Heights Elementary School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Total Students
386 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Forest Heights Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#128 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Forest Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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19%
White
94%
58%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Forest Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Forest Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Forest Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Forest Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Heights Elementary 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 Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Heights Elementary 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 Elementary School?
386 students attend Forest Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Forest Heights Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Heights Elementary School?
Forest Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Heights Elementary School offer ?
Forest Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4
What school district is Forest Heights Elementary School part of?
Forest Heights Elementary School is part of Harrison School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-4
  • Enrollment: 386 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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