Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-4, John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
John A. Forrest Elementary School's student population of 267 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
267 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John A. Forrest Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#710 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
48%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John A. Forrest Elementary School's ranking?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are John A. Forrest Elementary School often compared to?
John A. Forrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyncrest Elementary School, Radburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School?
267 students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John A. Forrest Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A. Forrest Elementary School?
John A. Forrest Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John A. Forrest Elementary School offer ?
John A. Forrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is John A. Forrest Elementary School part of?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District.
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