Forsyth Woods Elementary

Q: Is Forsyth Woods Elementary a good school?

Forsyth Woods Elementary ranks 1518 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Forsyth Woods Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 476 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forsyth Woods Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (72.48%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 30.59% to 82.01% Hispanic. The school has also experienced a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.9% in 2019-2020 to 46.4% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 21.0% to 40.6% range at nearby schools. Academically, Forsyth Woods consistently underperforms compared to Orange County and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.71% to 81.82% over the past few years, significantly higher than the 39% to 85.85% range at nearby schools.

Despite increased spending per student, from $10,789 in 2019-2020 to $15,421 in 2022-2023, Forsyth Woods Elementary has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 1239 out of 2064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1518 out of 2256 in 2023-2024. This suggests the school's performance has not kept pace with others in the state. The combination of challenges, including high Hispanic enrollment, chronic absenteeism, and academic underperformance, indicates that Forsyth Woods Elementary may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the unique needs of its student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6651 Curtis St
Orlando, FL 32807

(407) 207-7495

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
1518^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,421

Students who attend Forsyth Woods Elementary usually attend:

High:

Colonial High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 476

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.5%

White:

13.9%

African American:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forsyth Woods Elementary ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 114^th among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.85. (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 (72.5%), White (13.9%), African American (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forsyth Woods Elementary is 13.2, which is the 7^th best among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Forsyth Woods Elementary employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forsyth Woods Elementary is $15,421, which is the 12^th highest among 163 elementary schools in the Orange School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Forsyth Woods Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forsyth Woods Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	24.35	1573^rd	1984	20.7%
2013	37.66	1287^th	2029	36.6%
2014	40.61	1239^th	2064	40.0%
2016	33.84	1408^th	2087	32.5%
2017	41.11	1250^th	2112	40.8%
2018	40.74	1278^th	2118	39.7%
2019	29.82	1601^st	2182	26.6%
2021	20.74	1814^th	2247	19.3%
2022	41.31	1283^rd	2219	42.2%
2023	37.17	1411^th	2240	37.0%
2024	33.85	1518^th	2256	32.7%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, February 6, 2017

Poor area, lack of care from teacher and principle. My child went to this school for kindergarten and we pulled him out half way through the school year for a multitude of reasons. As parents we were not impressed. Happy to say my child is much happier and performing much better now! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Forsyth Woods Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	76	70	36	509	1	0	7	699
2013	62	63	27	486	1	0	7	646
2014	56	67	29	519	0	0	9	680
2015	50	69	22	594	1	1	7	744
2016	61	67	19	582	2	1	7	739
2017	42	67	17	570	0	2	9	707
2018	28	51	23	496	0	1	9	608
2019	30	49	19	495	1	1	10	605
2020	56	51	15	416	0	1	9	548
2021	89	48	15	327	0	0	11	490
2022	83	51	10	313	1	0	15	473
2023	66	41	9	345	0	0	15	476

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 Forsyth Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	699	46.0	15.1	84.7
2013	646	46.0	14.0	92.9
2014	680	45.0	15.1	77.1
2015	744	47.0	15.8	69.9
2016	739	52.0	14.2	82.1
2017	707	51.0	13.8	80.2
2018	608	45.0	13.5	74.7
2019	605	41.0	14.7	72.7
2020	548	37.0	14.8	86.3
2021	490	32.0	15.3	75.7
2022	473	31.0	15.2	81.8
2023	476	36.0	13.2	80.7

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 Forsyth Woods Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	699	46.0	15.1	84.7
2013	646	46.0	14.0	92.9
2014	680	45.0	15.1	77.1
2015	744	47.0	15.8	69.9
2016	739	52.0	14.2	82.1
2017	707	51.0	13.8	80.2
2018	608	45.0	13.5	74.7
2019	605	41.0	14.7	72.7
2020	548	37.0	14.8	86.3
2021	490	32.0	15.3	75.7
2022	473	31.0	15.2	81.8
2023	476	36.0	13.2	80.7

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 Forsyth Woods Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,159 (11.2%)	$9,163 (88.8%)	$10,322
2019	$995 (10.8%)	$8,242 (89.2%)	$9,236
2020	$1,247 (11.6%)	$9,542 (88.4%)	$10,789
2021	$2,593 (22.6%)	$8,894 (77.4%)	$11,488
2022	$4,085 (29.6%)	$9,701 (70.4%)	$13,785
2023	$4,329 (28.1%)	$11,092 (71.9%)	$15,421

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forsyth Woods Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1601^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1411^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	36	41	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	41	53	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	46	58	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	51	54	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	50	45	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	50	41	9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Forsyth Woods Elementary)	54	56	2%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
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	605	476	21.3%
African American	49	41	16.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	19	9	52.6%
Hispanic	495	345	30.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	30	66	120%
Two or More Races	10	15	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.7%	80.7%	7.9%

Schools Near Forsyth Woods Elementary

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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 Biology 1 (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 Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forsyth Woods Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6651 Curtis St	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 207-7495	476	36	13.2	80.7%	66 (13.9%)	41 (8.6%)	345 (72.5%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.2%)	33.9	1518^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.7%		37.2	1411^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.0%	107	38.0	33.0	56.0				45.0	37.0	50.0				59.0					$15,421	$4,329	$11,092
Cheney Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 N Forsyth Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 672-3120	432	28	15.4	68.3%	83 (19.2%)	68 (15.7%)	260 (60.2%)	8 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.0%)	37.4	1419^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.1%		50.7	1079^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.8%	340	41.0	56.0	37.0				53.0	55.0	46.0				51.0					$11,309	$2,250	$9,060
Renaissance Charter School At Chickasaw Trail	Public, Charter	K-8	8203 Valencia College Ln	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 206-0662	961	58	16.5	85.8%	76 (7.9%)	184 (19.1%)	655 (68.2%)	19 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	21 (2.2%)	8	2190^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.9%		8.5	2160^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.6%	30	32.0	24.0	26.0	32.0	39.0	46.0	41.0	24.0	19.0	15.0	32.0	29.0	23.0	29.0	78.0	93.0	67.0	$9,693	$1,096	$8,597
Azalea Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Carol Ave	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6909	467	32	14.5	80.7%	158 (33.8%)	39 (8.4%)	238 (51.0%)	11 (2.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	39.7	1350^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.2%		45	1209^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.0%	141	48.0	42.0	47.0				53.0	48.0	50.0				57.0					$14,034	$3,838	$10,196
Little River Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Caswell Dr	Orlando	32825	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6360	380	26	14.6	75.0%	37 (9.7%)	78 (20.5%)	243 (63.9%)	14 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	26.5	1724^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.6%		40.9	1308^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.6%	416	27.0	27.0	53.0				39.0	30.0	53.0				58.0					$13,283	$3,163	$10,120
Engelwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5985 La Costa Dr	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6340	556	42	13.2	69.6%	48 (8.6%)	47 (8.5%)	456 (82.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	23.2	1820^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.3%		17.6	1969^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.1%	149	26.0	36.0	45.0				34.0	43.0	47.0				50.0					$12,522	$3,419	$9,102
Baldwin Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1750 Common Way Rd	Orlando	32814	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 897-6400	782	53	14.7	39.0%	354 (45.3%)	53 (6.8%)	260 (33.2%)	54 (6.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (7.2%)	86.1	283^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.8	220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.2%	63	72.0	72.0	72.0				74.0	78.0	76.0				72.0					$10,951	$1,590	$9,360
Chickasaw Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6900 Autumnvale Dr	Orlando	32822	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6300	507	32	15.8	73.6%	73 (14.4%)	40 (7.9%)	379 (74.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.2%)	44.4	1234^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.3%		29.1	1634^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.1%	400	58.0	35.0	58.0				62.0	40.0	45.0				60.0					$12,682	$2,835	$9,847
Bridgeprep Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	7990 SW 117 Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 775-2119	309	24	12.8	67.0%	19 (6.1%)	38 (12.3%)	249 (80.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3.5	2235^th of 2256 public elementary schools	0.9%		8.7	2156^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%	79	26.0	24.0	21.0	18.0	32.0	16.0	13.0	8.0	15.0	20.0	31.0	19.0	15.0	3.0			31.0	$11,702	$1,220	$10,482
Ucp Downtown Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	4680 Lake Underhill Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 852-3300	170	12	14.1	57.6%	21 (12.4%)	25 (14.7%)	117 (68.8%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	1.2	2242^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	0.6%					(n/a)	15.0	0.0					23.0	0.0										$21,775	$00	$21,775

Frequently Asked Questions about Forsyth Woods Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Forsyth Woods Elementary?

Students at Forsyth Woods Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 14% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Forsyth Woods Elementary attend?

Students who attend Forsyth Woods Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Colonial High

How many students attend Forsyth Woods Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 476 students attended Forsyth Woods Elementary.

Is Forsyth Woods Elementary a good school?

Forsyth Woods Elementary ranks 1518^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Forsyth Woods Elementary in?

Orange

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