Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Forester Elementary School's student population of 720 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Forester Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Forester Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4260 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
79%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
12%
26%
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
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Forester Elementary School's ranking?
Forester Elementary School is ranked #4260 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Forester Elementary School often compared to?
Forester Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy (San Antonio) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Forester Elementary School?
720 students attend Forester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forester Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forester Elementary School?
Forester Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forester Elementary School offer ?
Forester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forester Elementary School part of?
Forester Elementary School is part of Northside Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Forester Elementary School located?
Forester Elementary School is located in the Far West Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 73 other public schools located in Far West Side.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
I go to this school and in 10 in the fifth grade and its amazing my name is Caroline Fenner
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