Forest Park Elementary School

About Forest Park Elementary School

Forest Park Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Portland, Oregon. It is a part of the Portland Public School District and is a K-5 school. The school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education to its students, with a focus on the core academic subjects of reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The school also has a variety of programs and activities to help students develop their skills and interests. These include physical education, music, art, technology, foreign languages, and various clubs and organizations. The school also has a library and a computer lab with access to the Internet.
The school has a diverse student body, with students from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. The school also has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with an emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students.
The faculty at Forest Park Elementary School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. They strive to create an atmosphere of respect and collaboration, and to provide a high-quality education to all students.

Address:	1600 N Tyler St Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone:	(501) 447-4500
Site:	www.forestparklr.com
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	415 students

Overview Forest Park Elementary School

Forest Park Elementary School serves 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Forest Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Forest Park Elementary School

Forest Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Forest Park Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.