Forrest Park Prep Preschool serves 208 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 208 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forrest Park Prep Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Forrest Park Prep Preschool's student population of 208 students has grown by 89% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 133% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forrest Park Prep Preschool is 0.12, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
94%
19%
White
1%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
208 students attend Forrest Park Prep Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Forrest Park Prep Preschool students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forrest Park Prep Preschool?
Forrest Park Prep Preschool has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forrest Park Prep Preschool offer ?
Forrest Park Prep Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Forrest Park Prep Preschool part of?
Forrest Park Prep Preschool is part of Pine Bluff School District.
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