Forest Park Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1600 N Tyler St
       Little Rock, AR  72207


(501) 447-4500

District: Little Rock School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
37th of 494 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,972 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Pulaski Heights Middle School
High:    Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.7%
African American:
23.2%
Hispanic:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.3% Help


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Compare Details Forest Park Elementary School ranks better than 92.5% of elementary schools in Arkansas. It also ranks 3rd among 23 ranked elementary schools in the Little Rock School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), African American (23.2%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School is 18.9. 18 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Elementary School is $10,972. 18 elementary schools in the Little Rock School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Forest Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Little Rock School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Little Rock School District 187th of 250 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 58.91 182nd 411 55.7%
2006 70.33 114th 402 71.6%
2007 84.36 34th 440 92.3%
2008 85.87 29th 439 93.4%
2009 80.83 56th 445 87.4%
2010 85.15 29th 457 93.7%
2011 85.22 26th 471 94.5%
2012 87.06 15th 468 96.8%
2013 89.41 9th 476 98.1%
2014 87.89 22nd 471 95.3%
2015 98.02 4th 466 99.1%
2016 96.10 3rd 494 99.4%
2017 94.75 8th 485 98.4%
2018 94.84 8th 480 98.3%
2019 95.47 4th 488 99.2%
2021 96.47 6th 496 98.8%
2022 93.14 19th 487 96.1%
2023 88.82 36th 492 92.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Open Quote I'm sure there are great teachers here, but we happened to have one who was rude at our very first meeting, and this subsequently devolved into twisting words and being misleading to parents. Believe the way she instilled discipline was through fear and humiliation. As a parent and teacher, I strongly disagree with this approach, especially in Kindergarten. For example, she would literally throw some kid’s end of the day files on the floor, but hand them nicely to others. Or she would yell at kids for things like using too much glue. Such a lazy way of teaching. Moreover, she would ignore some parents to the point of turning their back on them and gossiping/lying to other parents and teachers. Terrible kind of example to set for young kids and got to the point of feeling bad every day that I had to drop off my kid there, and worrying about their safety. In summary: an emotionally unstable person on a power trip has no business whatsoever being around young children, let alone teaching them without supervision. I felt so strongly about this that our family moved to another school district so my younger children wouldn’t have the misfortune of being around that teacher. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 169 253 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1989 167 251 3 n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 165 223 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1991 177 205 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 387
1992 206 191 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1993 242 198 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 253 200 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 222 205 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1996 222 205 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1997 227 218 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 219 205 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 221 191 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2000 172 139 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2001 184 115 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 210 106 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2003 210 106 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2004 229 100 12 4 2 n/a n/a 0 347
2005 270 71 14 4 2 n/a n/a 0 361
2006 309 81 10 5 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2007 338 54 11 3 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 346 58 10 2 4 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 343 69 11 3 5 n/a n/a 0 431
2010 353 59 15 7 3 0 0 0 437
2011 350 69 14 12 2 0 2 0 449
2012 357 56 11 14 2 0 3 0 443
2013 358 63 10 19 4 0 3 0 457
2014 354 59 9 16 5 0 4 0 447
2015 326 67 16 14 3 0 6 0 432
2016 326 66 23 13 1 0 11 0 440
2017 343 68 18 25 0 0 11 0 465
2018 353 72 16 23 0 0 9 0 473
2019 337 69 19 24 0 0 6 0 455
2020 348 72 14 25 0 0 8 0 467
2021 295 67 18 29 0 0 6 0 415
2022 266 85 14 20 0 1 4 0 390
2023 249 88 16 22 0 2 2 0 379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Forest Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1989 423 21.0 20.1 n/a
1990 392 23.0 17.0 41.8
1991 387 21.0 18.4 37.7
1992 402 22.0 18.2 36.6
1993 444 21.5 20.7 35.6
1994 458 22.9 20.0 32.5
1995 435 23.9 18.2 34.3
1996 435 23.9 18.2 34.3
1997 449 23.5 19.1 33.9
1998 430 23.5 18.3 33.7
1999 417 17.4 24.0 37.9
2000 318 16.0 19.9 34.6
2001 305 15.0 20.3 26.6
2002 332 16.0 20.8 24.1
2003 332 16.0 20.8 24.1
2004 347 17.0 20.4 19.9
2005 361 24.0 15.0 14.1
2006 407 23.0 17.7 14.3
2007 410 25.0 16.4 12
2008 420 28.0 15.0 12.1
2009 431 23.0 18.7 13.9
2010 437 24.7 19.0 17.4
2011 449 26.0 17.2 18.5
2012 443 25.0 17.7 17.8
2013 457 24.9 18.3 17.1
2014 447 24.8 18.0 18.3
2015 432 27.0 16.0 25.5
2016 440 29.0 15.1 20.9
2017 465 28.9 16.0 8.6
2018 473 26.3 17.9 7
2019 455 24.0 18.9 18.2
2020 467 26.6 17.5 17.1
2021 415 26.3 15.7 20.2
2022 390 24.0 16.2 17.9
2023 379 20.0 18.9 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Forest Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 426 22.0 19.3 n/a
1989 423 21.0 20.1 n/a
1990 392 23.0 17.0 41.8
1991 387 21.0 18.4 37.7
1992 402 22.0 18.2 36.6
1993 444 21.5 20.7 35.6
1994 458 22.9 20.0 32.5
1995 435 23.9 18.2 34.3
1996 435 23.9 18.2 34.3
1997 449 23.5 19.1 33.9
1998 430 23.5 18.3 33.7
1999 417 17.4 24.0 37.9
2000 318 16.0 19.9 34.6
2001 305 15.0 20.3 26.6
2002 332 16.0 20.8 24.1
2003 332 16.0 20.8 24.1
2004 347 17.0 20.4 19.9
2005 361 24.0 15.0 14.1
2006 407 23.0 17.7 14.3
2007 410 25.0 16.4 12
2008 420 28.0 15.0 12.1
2009 431 23.0 18.7 13.9
2010 437 24.7 19.0 17.4
2011 449 26.0 17.2 18.5
2012 443 25.0 17.7 17.8
2013 457 24.9 18.3 17.1
2014 447 24.8 18.0 18.3
2015 432 27.0 16.0 25.5
2016 440 29.0 15.1 20.9
2017 465 28.9 16.0 8.6
2018 473 26.3 17.9 7
2019 455 24.0 18.9 18.2
2020 467 26.6 17.5 17.1
2021 415 26.3 15.7 20.2
2022 390 24.0 16.2 17.9
2023 379 20.0 18.9 25.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,771 (16.1%) $9,201 (83.9%) $10,972

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 488 Elementary schoolsRanks 36th of 492 Elementary schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English (Forest Park Elementary School)95.780.5
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English (Little Rock School District)61.551.9
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English (Arkansas)72.462.6
 9.8%
3rd Grade Math (Forest Park Elementary School)92.873.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Little Rock School District)51.340.7
 10.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Arkansas)62.154.4
 7.7%
3rd Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary School)82.663
 19.6%
   3rd Grade Science (Little Rock School District)30.426.9
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Science (Arkansas)39.435
 4.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary School)79.767.4
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)30.926.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Arkansas)38.332.2
 6.1%
4th Grade English (Forest Park Elementary School)94.380.4
 13.9%
   4th Grade English (Little Rock School District)57.151.8
 5.3%
   4th Grade English (Arkansas)69.663.3
 6.3%
4th Grade Math (Forest Park Elementary School)84.578.5
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)41.635.6
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Arkansas)53.848.6
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary School)78.964.2
 14.7%
   4th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)32.930
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Arkansas)42.338.5
 3.8%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary School)83.166.1
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)37.735.5
 2.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Arkansas)45.342
 3.3%
5th Grade English (Forest Park Elementary School)8681.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade English (Little Rock School District)62.359.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade English (Arkansas)73.370.2
 3.1%
5th Grade Math (Forest Park Elementary School)66.640.9
 25.7%
   5th Grade Math (Little Rock School District)3824.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade Math (Arkansas)49.240.7
 8.5%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary School)59.643.2
 16.4%
   5th Grade Science (Little Rock School District)3123.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Arkansas)40.734.6
 6.1%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary School)61.454.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Little Rock School District)32.728.4
 4.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Arkansas)4136.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students455379
 16.7%
African American6988
 27.5%
American Indian00
Asian1916
 15.8%
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander02
White337249
 26.1%
Two or More Races62
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.2%25.3%
 7.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Forest Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Forest Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Pulaski Heights Middle School
High : Central High School

Students at Forest Park Elementary School are 66% White, 23% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Asian.

Yes. Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the top 7.5% of Arkansas elementary schools.


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