Forest Park Elementary School

Summary:

Forest Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boynton Beach, Florida, serving 571 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Forest Park Elementary faces several key challenges. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (73.38%) compared to surrounding schools, which range from 27.34% to 66.33% African American. Forest Park also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 27.5% to 38.3% over the past few years, much higher than the 4.3% to 26.0% range of nearby schools. Academically, Forest Park's test scores are consistently lower than the Palm Beach district and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency was 41% in 2023-2024, compared to 53% for both the district and state.

While Forest Park spends significantly more per student, ranging from $12,058 to $15,865 per year, this higher funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. In contrast, some nearby schools like Banyan Creek Elementary and Imagine Schools Chancellor Campus have higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing the root causes of Forest Park's challenges, such as socioeconomic factors and potential racial disparities, will be crucial in order to improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 1201 SW 3rd St
       Boynton Beach, FL  33435


(561) 292-6900

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1914th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,865 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Congress Community Middle School
High:    Boynton Beach Community High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  571

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.4%
Hispanic:
17.5%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Compare Details Forest Park Elementary School ranks worse than 84.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 101st among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.58. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.4%), Hispanic (17.5%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.3% 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 13.9, which is the 28th best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Forest Park Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Elementary School is $15,865, which is the 29th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41st of 68 Florida 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 FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.22 1610th 1688 4.6%
2007 12.89 1637th 1786 8.3%
2008 11.38 1663rd 1789 7.0%
2009 7.35 1772nd 1847 4.1%
2010 9.15 1822nd 1919 5.1%
2011 10.18 1866th 1985 6.0%
2012 9.33 1889th 1984 4.8%
2013 11.96 1903rd 2029 6.2%
2014 16.17 1840th 2064 10.9%
2016 20.79 1718th 2087 17.7%
2017 21.06 1750th 2112 17.1%
2018 22.85 1714th 2118 19.1%
2019 38.80 1349th 2182 38.2%
2021 28.04 1623rd 2247 27.8%
2022 22.91 1767th 2219 20.4%
2023 32.74 1534th 2240 31.5%
2024 19.58 1914th 2256 15.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Forest Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Open Quote My kids love the school. It is new and clean. The teachers and staff are Always Cheerful and helpful. There is always work and student involvement hung in the hallways. It is not in great area and the scores don't look great but we are in a disadvantaged area. This is no reflection upon the school and staff. It takes more than teachers to teach students and no one can MAKE parents be involved. Some can't help due to language barriers and some just have to work too much. But the teachers at Forest Park seem to be doing a great job and my kids are Happy and excited about going to school everyday. As a former teacher at disadvantaged schools, I know that teaching depends on the TEACHER not the SCHOOL nor its ratings. Teachers are happy there and that is important. The principal listens to parents and tries to implement suggestions and improve our school. Hopefully, we can get more parents involved and help our school soar and roar!!!! Go TIGERS! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 30, 2012

Open Quote If you are looking for a small nurturing public school to develop your child in a program that encourages culture, independence, creativity, diversity, and also encourages respect to each child to give their view on a given subject. Forest Park Elementary International Baccalaureate World School is the place! There is a feeling of welcome and acknowledgment to the students and their families from the staff and principal at all times. This school inspires the children to be lifelong thinkers. The school also has state of the art equipment. A tour is not to be missed, seeing is believing. 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 340 126 9 27 2 n/a n/a 0 504
1989 363 132 8 35 2 n/a n/a 0 540
1990 387 140 6 43 1 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 376 167 7 48 7 n/a n/a 0 605
1992 384 148 5 52 5 n/a n/a 0 594
1993 403 179 9 67 6 n/a n/a 0 664
1994 370 204 11 67 4 n/a n/a 0 656
1995 298 348 5 74 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1996 298 348 5 74 3 n/a n/a 0 728
1997 249 348 9 78 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1998 218 399 9 66 3 n/a n/a 0 695
1999 212 395 8 69 3 n/a n/a 0 687
2000 183 404 10 69 1 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 122 439 11 61 0 n/a n/a 0 633
2002 51 434 13 71 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2003 51 434 13 71 1 n/a n/a 0 570
2004 44 452 11 100 2 n/a n/a 0 609
2005 35 381 11 95 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2006 30 393 7 99 1 n/a n/a 0 530
2007 22 336 9 108 1 n/a n/a 17 493
2008 17 315 10 114 1 n/a n/a 10 467
2009 28 328 9 98 1 n/a n/a 15 479
2010 44 340 5 118 1 n/a n/a 13 521
2011 64 354 5 126 1 1 19 0 570
2012 70 382 5 115 0 0 22 0 594
2013 81 352 5 113 0 0 23 0 574
2014 57 363 6 110 0 0 16 0 552
2015 53 374 5 103 0 0 7 0 542
2016 40 363 3 108 0 0 4 0 518
2017 39 363 4 114 0 1 7 0 528
2018 31 330 4 107 3 1 10 0 486
2019 42 376 5 81 1 4 12 0 521
2020 35 385 6 91 1 3 11 0 532
2021 33 357 5 89 1 3 13 0 501
2022 27 378 5 107 0 2 16 0 535
2023 29 419 5 100 0 2 16 0 571

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 504 27.0 18.6 33.3
1989 540 32.0 16.8 35.2
1990 577 33.0 17.4 37.3
1991 605 35.0 17.2 34
1992 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1993 664 34.0 19.5 40.1
1994 656 32.0 20.5 45.3
1995 728 34.0 21.4 47.5
1996 728 34.0 21.4 47.5
1997 688 36.0 19.1 43.8
1998 695 37.0 18.8 58.6
1999 687 37.0 18.6 68.7
2000 667 46.0 14.5 77.2
2001 633 49.0 12.9 82.1
2002 570 47.0 12.1 89.5
2003 570 47.0 12.1 89.5
2004 609 49.0 12.4 94.9
2005 523 49.0 10.7 77.2
2006 530 47.0 11.3 87.5
2007 493 40.0 12.3 92.9
2008 467 41.5 11.3 89.1
2009 479 45.9 12.1 86.6
2010 521 41.5 12.5 86.4
2011 570 43.5 13.1 81.1
2012 594 45.0 13.2 86.4
2013 574 55.0 10.4 85.4
2014 552 50.0 11.0 92.2
2015 542 50.0 10.8 91
2016 518 56.0 9.2 94.4
2017 528 49.0 10.7 92.8
2018 486 43.0 11.3 91.2
2019 521 35.0 14.8 88.7
2020 532 36.0 14.7 85.3
2021 501 36.5 13.7 91.2
2022 535 38.5 13.8 92.7
2023 571 41.0 13.9 81.3

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 504 27.0 18.6 33.3
1989 540 32.0 16.8 35.2
1990 577 33.0 17.4 37.3
1991 605 35.0 17.2 34
1992 594 33.0 18.0 n/a
1993 664 34.0 19.5 40.1
1994 656 32.0 20.5 45.3
1995 728 34.0 21.4 47.5
1996 728 34.0 21.4 47.5
1997 688 36.0 19.1 43.8
1998 695 37.0 18.8 58.6
1999 687 37.0 18.6 68.7
2000 667 46.0 14.5 77.2
2001 633 49.0 12.9 82.1
2002 570 47.0 12.1 89.5
2003 570 47.0 12.1 89.5
2004 609 49.0 12.4 94.9
2005 523 49.0 10.7 77.2
2006 530 47.0 11.3 87.5
2007 493 40.0 12.3 92.9
2008 467 41.5 11.3 89.1
2009 479 45.9 12.1 86.6
2010 521 41.5 12.5 86.4
2011 570 43.5 13.1 81.1
2012 594 45.0 13.2 86.4
2013 574 55.0 10.4 85.4
2014 552 50.0 11.0 92.2
2015 542 50.0 10.8 91
2016 518 56.0 9.2 94.4
2017 528 49.0 10.7 92.8
2018 486 43.0 11.3 91.2
2019 521 35.0 14.8 88.7
2020 532 36.0 14.7 85.3
2021 501 36.5 13.7 91.2
2022 535 38.5 13.8 92.7
2023 571 41.0 13.9 81.3

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)
2018 $1,303 (11.2%) $10,347 (88.8%) $11,650
2019 $1,003 (9.2%) $9,894 (90.8%) $10,898
2020 $1,051 (8.7%) $11,007 (91.3%) $12,058
2021 $1,528 (12.1%) $11,085 (87.9%) $12,613
2022 $2,429 (17.1%) $11,788 (82.9%) $14,216
2023 $2,867 (18.1%) $12,999 (81.9%) $15,865

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park Elementary School

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 1349th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1534th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)4336
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)5847
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)7551
 24%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)6947
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)4539
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)4830
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary School)2740
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students521571
 9.6%
African American376419
 11.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian55
Hispanic81100
 23.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White4229
 31%
Two or More Races1216
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.7%81.3%
 7.4%


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

Middle : Congress Community Middle School
High : Boynton Beach Community High

Students at Forest Park Elementary School are 73% African American, 18% Hispanic, 5% White, 3% Two or more races.

Forest Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.2% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 571 students attended Forest Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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