Forest Park Elementary School serves 105 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
105 students

Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%

Hispanic
n/a
25%

Black
9%
10%

White
91%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
4%
19%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
4%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Park Elementary School?
105 students attend Forest Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Forest Park Elementary School students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What grades does Forest Park Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Elementary School is part of Medford School District.
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