Serving 683 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 683 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Oaks Elementary School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
683 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forest Oaks Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
79%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forest Oaks Elementary School's ranking?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is ranked #109 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Forest Oaks Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Oaks Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chelsea Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School?
683 students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forest Oaks Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Oaks Elementary School?
Forest Oaks Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forest Oaks Elementary School offer ?
Forest Oaks Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Oaks Elementary School part of?
Forest Oaks Elementary School is part of Shelby County School District.
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