Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forestport Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
n/a
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
100%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Forestport Elementary School?
79 students attend Forestport Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Forestport Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestport Elementary School?
Forestport Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Forestport Elementary School offer ?
Forestport Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Forestport Elementary School part of?
Forestport Elementary School is part of Adirondack Central School District.
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