Forest Lakes Elementary School

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Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks 378 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Forest Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Oldsmar, Florida, serving 498 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in Florida, Forest Lakes consistently outperforms its district and state counterparts in academic achievement.

Forest Lakes Elementary has a strong track record of academic excellence, with students scoring well above the Pinellas County and Florida state averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 81% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 64% in Pinellas County and 53% statewide. Similarly, 79% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 59% in Pinellas County and 55% statewide. The school's math proficiency rates are also consistently higher than the district and state averages, with 77% of 4th-grade students and 71% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in FAST/Math.

In addition to its strong academic performance, Forest Lakes Elementary stands out for its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 17.6% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools ranging from 16.1% to 25.0%. The school also has a more diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to the surrounding area. These factors, along with the school's consistent ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools, suggest that Forest Lakes Elementary is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

301 Pine Ave N
Oldsmar, FL 34677

(813) 891-0785

District: Pinellas

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,316

Students who attend Forest Lakes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
High:	East Lake High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 498

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.4%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 83.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.03. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: White (60.4%), Hispanic (23.3%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Lakes Elementary School is 14.6. 67 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Forest Lakes Elementary School employs 34 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Lakes Elementary School is $13,316, which is the 42^nd highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23^rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	87.59	165^th	1688	90.2%
2007	89.46	119^th	1786	93.3%
2008	88.22	139^th	1789	92.2%
2009	87.80	146^th	1847	92.1%
2010	84.09	240^th	1919	87.5%
2011	75.44	461^st	1985	76.8%
2012	72.58	525^th	1984	73.5%
2013	61.10	772^nd	2029	62.0%
2014	66.30	672^nd	2064	67.4%
2016	81.83	341^st	2087	83.7%
2017	71.62	583^rd	2112	72.4%
2018	79.31	409^th	2118	80.7%
2019	74.15	538^th	2182	75.3%
2021	88.01	239^th	2247	89.4%
2022	78.01	459^th	2219	79.3%
2023	83.28	330^th	2240	85.3%
2024	81.03	378^th	2256	83.2%

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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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Enrollment information for Forest Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	649	31	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1996	649	31	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	691
1997	765	34	8	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	823
1998	686	35	17	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	773
1999	697	53	19	30	1	n/a	n/a	0	800
2000	714	34	25	28	4	n/a	n/a	0	805
2001	709	36	28	37	3	n/a	n/a	0	813
2002	716	28	50	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	840
2003	716	28	50	43	3	n/a	n/a	0	840
2004	679	45	49	43	4	n/a	n/a	0	820
2005	705	38	44	60	3	n/a	n/a	0	850
2006	656	31	49	61	6	n/a	n/a	0	803
2007	595	32	54	58	6	n/a	n/a	36	781
2008	569	30	52	54	4	n/a	n/a	39	748
2009	541	35	51	64	4	n/a	n/a	40	735
2010	489	50	53	58	4	n/a	n/a	47	701
2011	452	57	48	92	0	3	29	0	681
2012	436	47	37	95	0	2	26	0	643
2013	405	40	34	109	0	4	25	0	617
2014	366	37	29	101	1	3	21	0	558
2015	369	38	30	97	0	3	23	0	560
2016	348	35	21	110	0	2	22	0	538
2017	327	29	23	112	0	2	28	0	521
2018	306	31	19	109	0	1	27	0	493
2019	320	31	20	109	0	0	30	0	510
2020	332	43	19	119	1	0	27	0	541
2021	305	43	21	118	1	0	31	0	519
2022	309	31	15	100	0	1	27	0	483
2023	301	21	24	116	0	2	34	0	498

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 Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	691	39.0	17.7	14.3
1996	691	39.0	17.7	14.3
1997	823	42.0	19.6	12.8
1998	773	38.0	20.3	14
1999	800	39.0	20.5	18.1
2000	805	39.0	20.6	15.5
2001	813	43.0	18.9	13.7
2002	840	46.0	18.3	16.7
2003	840	46.0	18.3	16.7
2004	820	46.0	17.8	18.2
2005	850	47.0	18.1	22.9
2006	803	48.0	16.7	18.1
2007	781	46.0	17.0	19.9
2008	748	50.0	15.0	19.3
2009	735	56.8	14.7	23.9
2010	701	47.0	14.9	31.2
2011	681	47.0	14.4	33.3
2012	643	48.0	13.3	36.7
2013	617	46.0	13.4	33.7
2014	558	44.0	12.6	33.3
2015	560	41.0	13.6	36.4
2016	538	41.0	13.1	39.6
2017	521	37.0	14.0	40.9
2018	493	38.0	12.9	38.9
2019	510	37.0	13.7	37.6
2020	541	38.0	14.2	34.4
2021	519	35.0	14.8	34.5
2022	483	35.0	13.8	33.7
2023	498	34.0	14.6	36.1

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 Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	691	39.0	17.7	14.3
1996	691	39.0	17.7	14.3
1997	823	42.0	19.6	12.8
1998	773	38.0	20.3	14
1999	800	39.0	20.5	18.1
2000	805	39.0	20.6	15.5
2001	813	43.0	18.9	13.7
2002	840	46.0	18.3	16.7
2003	840	46.0	18.3	16.7
2004	820	46.0	17.8	18.2
2005	850	47.0	18.1	22.9
2006	803	48.0	16.7	18.1
2007	781	46.0	17.0	19.9
2008	748	50.0	15.0	19.3
2009	735	56.8	14.7	23.9
2010	701	47.0	14.9	31.2
2011	681	47.0	14.4	33.3
2012	643	48.0	13.3	36.7
2013	617	46.0	13.4	33.7
2014	558	44.0	12.6	33.3
2015	560	41.0	13.6	36.4
2016	538	41.0	13.1	39.6
2017	521	37.0	14.0	40.9
2018	493	38.0	12.9	38.9
2019	510	37.0	13.7	37.6
2020	541	38.0	14.2	34.4
2021	519	35.0	14.8	34.5
2022	483	35.0	13.8	33.7
2023	498	34.0	14.6	36.1

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 Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$572 (5.2%)	$10,475 (94.8%)	$11,047
2019	$551 (5.1%)	$10,318 (94.9%)	$10,870
2020	$630 (6.0%)	$9,877 (94.0%)	$10,507
2021	$1,263 (10.5%)	$10,798 (89.5%)	$12,062
2022	$1,661 (12.5%)	$11,636 (87.5%)	$13,296
2023	$1,545 (11.6%)	$11,772 (88.4%)	$13,316

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Lakes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 538^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 330^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	68	61	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	52	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	76	59	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	62	60	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	74	75	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	56	57	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	76	73	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	64	65	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	62	73	11%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)	54	58	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	64	76	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)	60	58	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Forest Lakes Elementary School)	61	69	8%
5th Grade Science (Pinellas)	54	60	6%
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	510	498	2.4%
African American	31	21	32.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	20	24	20%
Hispanic	109	116	6.4%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	320	301	5.9%
Two or More Races	30	34	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.6%	36.1%	1.5%

Schools Near Forest Lakes 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)	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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Forest Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	301 Pine Ave N	Oldsmar	34677	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(813) 891-0785	498	34	14.6	36.1%	301 (60.4%)	21 (4.2%)	116 (23.3%)	24 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.8%)	81	378^th of 2256 public elementary schools	83.2%		83.3	330^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.3%	48	61.0	64.0	79.0	66.0	77.0	71.0	81.0	$13,316	$1,545	$11,772
Oldsmar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	302 Dartmouth Ave W	Oldsmar	34677	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-7316	546	38	14.3	52.4%	319 (58.4%)	43 (7.9%)	124 (22.7%)	25 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.2%)	77.9	460^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.6%		73	558^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.1%	98	68.0	71.0	61.0	68.0	69.0	67.0	74.0	$12,484	$1,261	$11,223
Curlew Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3030 Curlew Rd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1423	634	45	14.0	42.9%	433 (68.3%)	47 (7.4%)	112 (17.7%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (5.5%)	87.1	247^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.1%		77.1	463^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	79.3%	216	70.0	68.0	76.0	77.0	75.0	83.0	80.0	$13,572	$1,477	$12,095
Bryant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13910 Nine Eagles Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 356-1645	877	56	15.8	12.8%	546 (62.3%)	19 (2.2%)	119 (13.6%)	128 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	62 (7.1%)	96.8	23^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	99.0%		95.9	35^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.4%	12	88.0	82.0	89.0	92.0	95.0	93.0	79.0	$9,256	$1,437	$7,819
Lowry Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11505 Country Hollow Dr	Tampa	33635	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 855-8178	760	45	16.8	38.7%	326 (42.9%)	58 (7.6%)	271 (35.7%)	51 (6.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.8%)	60.8	846^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.5%		67.9	663^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.4%	183	48.0	58.0	72.0	53.0	62.0	61.0	62.0	$10,341	$1,903	$8,439
Deer Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11605 Citrus Park Dr	Tampa	33626	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 854-6031	989	59	16.7	21.6%	416 (42.1%)	38 (3.8%)	246 (24.9%)	238 (24.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.0%)	87.1	249^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.0%		86.3	261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%	12	67.0	73.0	71.0	81.0	85.0	78.0	69.0	$8,728	$1,474	$7,254
Leila Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2630 Landmark Dr	Clearwater	33761	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 725-7972	665	46	14.4	34.7%	448 (67.4%)	31 (4.7%)	128 (19.2%)	19 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (5.4%)	79.5	420^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.4%		79.2	426^th of 2240 public elementary schools	81.0%	6	72.0	64.0	61.0	81.0	76.0	62.0	72.0	$12,206	$1,411	$10,794
Highland Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1230 Highlands Blvd	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1429	529	38	13.9	43.7%	367 (69.4%)	24 (4.5%)	87 (16.4%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (6.4%)	71.4	612^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.9%		65.9	719^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.9%	107	70.0	53.0	60.0	63.0	67.0	75.0	68.0	$11,982	$1,262	$10,720
Safety Harbor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	535 5th Ave N	Safety Harbor	34695	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 724-1462	657	44	14.9	48.6%	435 (66.2%)	40 (6.1%)	127 (19.3%)	10 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.8%)	85.2	298^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.8%		70.6	616^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.5%	318	80.0	57.0	81.0	83.0	65.0	82.0	82.0	$11,857	$1,209	$10,648
Lake St. George Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2855 County Road 95	Palm Harbor	34684	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	No	No	(727) 669-1161	595	39	15.2	39.5%	417 (70.1%)	30 (5.0%)	98 (16.5%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.4%)	86.1	281^st of 2256 public elementary schools	87.5%		85.3	278^th of 2240 public elementary schools	87.6%	3	71.0	75.0	70.0	78.0	79.0	73.0	72.0	$12,546	$1,254	$11,293

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lakes Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Forest Lakes Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
High : East Lake High School

What is the racial makeup of Forest Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Forest Lakes Elementary School are 60% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

How many students attend Forest Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Forest Lakes Elementary School.

What district is Forest Lakes Elementary School in?

Pinellas

Is Forest Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks 378^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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