Forest Hills Elementary School

Summary:

Forest Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 723 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Hills Elementary School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 39.4% to 49.5% in recent years, which is much higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 26-27% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 49-55% at the district level and 53-60% at the state level. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 79.11% to 93.82%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Forest Hills Elementary School and the nearby schools, such as Cleveland Elementary School, are all part of the same district and have similar demographic characteristics, there are notable differences in their performance. For example, Cleveland Elementary School, which is also located in a high-poverty area, has significantly higher test scores than Forest Hills Elementary School. This suggests that factors beyond funding and resources, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in the school's low performance. Additionally, the racial composition of Forest Hills Elementary School, with a majority Hispanic student population, is different from the nearby schools, which may indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the diverse student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

10112 N Ola Ave
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 975-7633

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1936^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,317

Students who attend Forest Hills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Adams Middle School
High:	Chamberlain High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 723

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.5%

African American:

22.3%

White:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Hills Elementary School ranks worse than 85.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 127^th among 179 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.74. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.5%), African American (22.3%), White (9.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hills Elementary School is 14.9, which is the 71^st best among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Forest Hills Elementary School employs 48.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hills Elementary School is $11,317, which is the 66^th highest among 179 elementary schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	24.55	1323^rd	1688	21.6%
2007	22.28	1468^th	1786	17.8%
2008	16.36	1577^th	1789	11.9%
2009	15.89	1638^th	1847	11.3%
2010	16.46	1691^st	1919	11.9%
2011	11.44	1841^st	1985	7.3%
2012	22.84	1600^th	1984	19.4%
2013	23.58	1641^st	2029	19.1%
2014	12.27	1920^th	2064	7.0%
2016	5.60	2039^th	2087	2.3%
2017	3.22	2088^th	2112	1.1%
2018	4.02	2084^th	2118	1.6%
2019	9.30	2067^th	2182	5.3%
2021	13.07	2047^th	2247	8.9%
2022	15.97	1973^rd	2219	11.1%
2023	16.70	1991^st	2240	11.1%
2024	18.74	1936^th	2256	14.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2020

My belief is that there is now a really great principal at Forest Hills Elementary but I also believe she really needs to evaluate the monaton in her voice when dealing with parents. Also needs to quit worrying so much about numbers for funding and pay attention to her staff and their attitude,as well as change some of her ways when it comes to dealing with frustrated parents. We are all on the same team, so I thought. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Forest Hills Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	512	161	8	52	7	n/a	n/a	0	740
1989	487	164	10	65	11	n/a	n/a	0	737
1990	563	224	16	89	11	n/a	n/a	0	903
1991	563	233	11	108	10	n/a	n/a	0	925
1992	547	234	16	106	2	n/a	n/a	0	905
1993	591	244	21	112	3	n/a	n/a	0	971
1994	564	213	22	93	1	n/a	n/a	0	893
1995	538	238	20	127	3	n/a	n/a	0	926
1996	538	238	20	127	3	n/a	n/a	0	926
1997	586	309	17	145	2	n/a	n/a	0	1059
1998	573	219	13	144	2	n/a	n/a	0	951
1999	542	199	10	185	5	n/a	n/a	0	941
2000	513	222	11	186	4	n/a	n/a	0	936
2001	488	258	10	230	7	n/a	n/a	0	993
2002	439	248	12	252	3	n/a	n/a	0	954
2003	439	248	12	252	3	n/a	n/a	0	954
2004	425	224	16	269	4	n/a	n/a	0	938
2005	384	224	11	263	2	n/a	n/a	0	884
2006	361	233	14	297	4	n/a	n/a	0	909
2007	349	319	27	357	3	n/a	n/a	79	1134
2008	286	335	29	402	2	n/a	n/a	69	1123
2009	255	264	25	332	2	n/a	n/a	60	938
2010	217	307	23	385	2	n/a	n/a	44	978
2011	178	286	17	410	3	3	39	0	936
2012	206	299	23	375	1	3	37	0	944
2013	222	275	17	365	5	4	41	0	929
2014	194	301	16	410	2	5	35	0	963
2015	188	341	15	465	1	5	38	0	1053
2016	171	335	12	502	2	5	40	0	1067
2017	147	293	14	484	0	1	31	0	970
2018	116	289	16	438	3	1	32	0	895
2019	102	194	19	372	2	2	18	0	709
2020	96	221	16	391	0	2	19	0	745
2021	71	162	16	360	0	2	20	0	631
2022	76	171	13	414	0	1	24	0	699
2023	70	161	14	452	1	1	24	0	723

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	740	42.0	17.6	47.7
1989	737	42.0	17.5	43
1990	903	50.0	18.0	44
1991	925	54.0	17.1	37.7
1992	905	51.0	17.7	52.3
1993	971	52.0	18.7	48.3
1994	893	52.0	17.2	54.9
1995	926	53.0	17.5	55.1
1996	926	53.0	17.5	55.1
1997	1059	54.0	19.6	60.9
1998	951	50.0	19.0	54.6
1999	941	58.0	16.2	65.7
2000	936	59.0	15.9	66.1
2001	993	62.0	16.0	68.5
2002	954	63.0	15.1	68.3
2003	954	63.0	15.1	68.3
2004	938	63.0	14.9	71.2
2005	884	63.0	14.0	74.3
2006	909	57.0	15.9	74
2007	1134	70.0	16.2	79.3
2008	1123	82.0	13.7	80.3
2009	938	75.8	13.0	86.7
2010	978	71.0	13.7	90.6
2011	936	73.3	12.7	87.6
2012	944	67.0	14.0	89.8
2013	929	70.0	13.2	88.9
2014	963	75.0	12.8	91.8
2015	1053	75.0	14.0	92.3
2016	1067	78.0	13.6	92.1
2017	970	81.0	11.9	92.5
2018	895	76.0	11.7	94
2019	709	55.5	12.7	93.5
2020	745	55.5	13.4	92.3
2021	631	52.0	12.1	93.8
2022	699	51.0	13.7	86.3
2023	723	48.5	14.9	79.1

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 Hills Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	740	42.0	17.6	47.7
1989	737	42.0	17.5	43
1990	903	50.0	18.0	44
1991	925	54.0	17.1	37.7
1992	905	51.0	17.7	52.3
1993	971	52.0	18.7	48.3
1994	893	52.0	17.2	54.9
1995	926	53.0	17.5	55.1
1996	926	53.0	17.5	55.1
1997	1059	54.0	19.6	60.9
1998	951	50.0	19.0	54.6
1999	941	58.0	16.2	65.7
2000	936	59.0	15.9	66.1
2001	993	62.0	16.0	68.5
2002	954	63.0	15.1	68.3
2003	954	63.0	15.1	68.3
2004	938	63.0	14.9	71.2
2005	884	63.0	14.0	74.3
2006	909	57.0	15.9	74
2007	1134	70.0	16.2	79.3
2008	1123	82.0	13.7	80.3
2009	938	75.8	13.0	86.7
2010	978	71.0	13.7	90.6
2011	936	73.3	12.7	87.6
2012	944	67.0	14.0	89.8
2013	929	70.0	13.2	88.9
2014	963	75.0	12.8	91.8
2015	1053	75.0	14.0	92.3
2016	1067	78.0	13.6	92.1
2017	970	81.0	11.9	92.5
2018	895	76.0	11.7	94
2019	709	55.5	12.7	93.5
2020	745	55.5	13.4	92.3
2021	631	52.0	12.1	93.8
2022	699	51.0	13.7	86.3
2023	723	48.5	14.9	79.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Hills Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,506 (16.1%)	$7,842 (83.9%)	$9,348
2019	$1,956 (17.0%)	$9,550 (83.0%)	$11,506
2020	$2,191 (18.7%)	$9,510 (81.3%)	$11,702
2021	$2,477 (20.5%)	$9,625 (79.5%)	$12,103
2022	$2,670 (23.2%)	$8,845 (76.8%)	$11,515
2023	$2,950 (26.1%)	$8,367 (73.9%)	$11,317

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hills Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2067^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1991^st of 2240 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Elementary School)	24	21	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	52	49	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Elementary School)	29	40	11%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	56	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Elementary School)	41	27	14%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	55
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Elementary School)	37	47	10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	57	60	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hills Elementary School)	29	30	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	54	52	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hills Elementary School)	33	35	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)	54	54
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Forest Hills Elementary School)	29	29
5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)	51	47	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	709	723	2%
African American	194	161	17%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	19	14	26.3%
Hispanic	372	452	21.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	102	70	31.4%
Two or More Races	18	24	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.5%	79.1%	14.4%

Schools Near Forest Hills Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10112 N Ola Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7633	723	49	14.9	79.1%	70 (9.7%)	161 (22.3%)	452 (62.5%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	18.7	1936^th of 2256 public elementary schools	14.2%		16.7	1991^st of 2240 public elementary schools	11.1%	55	26.0	26.0	27.0				43.0	52.0	50.0				27.0					$11,317	$2,950	$8,367
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E. Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 253-0053	149	9	16.5	98.7%	5 (3.4%)	99 (66.4%)	38 (25.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.7%)	28.3	1670^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.0%		13.9	2056^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.2%	386	50.0	18.0	42.0	61.0	28.0	50.0	50.0	27.0	58.0	28.0	39.0	57.0	8.0	43.0			61.0	$11,583	$2,217	$9,366
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	675	47	14.5	75.7%	57 (8.4%)	195 (28.9%)	398 (59.0%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	13.2	2080^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.8%		9.8	2135^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.7%	55	24.0	29.0	30.0				31.0	23.0	47.0				39.0					$11,847	$3,347	$8,500
Lake Magdalene Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2002 Pine Lake Dr	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7625	715	47	15.2	59.6%	210 (29.4%)	82 (11.5%)	370 (51.7%)	14 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (5.2%)	37.9	1404^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.8%		47.1	1160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.2%	244	43.0	52.0	45.0				47.0	65.0	45.0				41.0					$11,202	$2,318	$8,883
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	635	46	13.9	75.4%	21 (3.3%)	262 (41.3%)	334 (52.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	11.3	2121^st of 2256 public elementary schools	6.0%		6.5	2185^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	64	17.0	17.0	35.0				30.0	27.0	47.0				33.0					$13,930	$3,738	$10,192
Sulphur Springs K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8412 N 13th St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7305	610	39	15.8	88.5%	31 (5.1%)	411 (67.4%)	149 (24.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.6%)	14.8	2039^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.6%		22	1834^th of 2240 public elementary schools	18.1%	205	19.0	33.0	30.0	26.0	22.0	33.0	47.0	47.0	28.0	36.0	28.0	30.0	18.0	21.0			43.0	$13,558	$3,322	$10,235
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8507 N Habana Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7380	539	36	14.9	72.0%	28 (5.2%)	95 (17.6%)	388 (72.0%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	4.6	2225^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.4%		6.3	2188^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.3%	37	25.0	19.0	21.0				25.0	20.0	29.0				16.0					$10,536	$2,440	$8,096
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	508	35	14.5	79.3%	18 (3.5%)	249 (49.0%)	211 (41.5%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (4.7%)	7.6	2196^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		8	2173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%	23	17.0	25.0	36.0				33.0	30.0	30.0				12.0					$12,413	$3,648	$8,764
Dr Carter G Woodson K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8715 N 22nd St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7652	1,023	52	19.6	77.5%	68 (6.6%)	476 (46.5%)	439 (42.9%)	8 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (2.9%)	6.7	2204^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.3%		6.7	2184^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.5%	20	15.0	23.0	24.0	33.0	39.0	39.0	17.0	23.0	18.0	39.0	20.0	35.0	19.0	18.0	67.0		38.0	$9,703	$2,701	$7,002
New Springs Schools	Public, Charter	K-8	2410 E Busch Blvd	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 933-5025	397	27	14.7	99.5%	62 (15.6%)	144 (36.3%)	165 (41.6%)	8 (2.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.5%)	11.9	2110^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.5%		9.3	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%	37	40.0	30.0	38.0	25.0	36.0	45.0	31.0	40.0	28.0	23.0	49.0	45.0	19.0	47.0	93.0	90.0	73.0	$8,816	$1,469	$7,347

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills Elementary School

Is Forest Hills Elementary School a good school?

Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Forest Hills Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Adams Middle School
High : Chamberlain High School

What district is Forest Hills Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 723 students attended Forest Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Forest Hills Elementary School?

Students at Forest Hills Elementary School are 63% Hispanic, 22% African American, 10% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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