Forrest Hills Elementary School in Forrest City, AR serves 337 students from kindergarten to grade 5 with a nearly 99% eligibility rate for free lunch, indicating a high proportion of low鈥搃ncome families.
Math proficiency at Forrest Hills is 25% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 19%, showing a decline from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 35% in 2022, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% and higher than the district average of 15%, reflecting a downward trend from 50% proficiency in 2017.
Science proficiency stands at 30% in 2022, higher than the district average of 13% but lower than the state average of 36%, with scores increasing slightly from 25% in 2021.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio data is unavailable for recent years, but enrollment has remained stable at 337 students since 2015, with the student body predominantly Black (approximately 78%) and 20% White, maintaining consistent demographic composition.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
337 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
78%
19%
White
21%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (02-03)
9%
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 Hills Elementary School?
337 students attend Forrest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Forrest Hills Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Forrest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forrest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forrest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forrest Hills Elementary School is part of Forrest City School District.
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