Forest Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Forest Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shreveport, Louisiana, serving 499 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Caddo Parish school district.

Forest Hill has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.96%) compared to nearby schools, and its academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally higher than some low-performing local schools but lower than the high-performing Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary. Forest Hill's statewide ranking among Louisiana elementary schools has fluctuated between 400 and 650 over the past decade, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, the school's African American students perform better than the overall student population, ranking in the top 50% of Louisiana elementary schools for this subgroup, though the school's performance for other subgroups is generally in the bottom half of the state. Additionally, Forest Hill has a high percentage (around 70%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantages among the student population.

The data reveals a stark contrast in academic performance between Forest Hill and the nearby high-performing Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state. This suggests that factors beyond just the school district's overall ranking, such as the specific school's resources, curriculum, and instructional practices, can have a significant impact on student outcomes. The school's relative success with its African American student subgroup also suggests that there may be opportunities to build on existing strengths and implement targeted strategies to improve outcomes for all students, despite the persistent challenges posed by the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2005 Francais Drive
       Shreveport, LA  71118


(318) 686-1783

District: Caddo Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,009 Help


Students who attend Forest Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ridgewood Middle School
High:    Woodlawn Leadership Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  499

Racial breakdown:

African American:
80.0%
White:
7.8%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 62.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 9th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.43. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (80%), White (7.8%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Hill Elementary School is 20. 29 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Hill Elementary School is $14,009. 27 elementary schools in the Caddo Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Hill Elementary School 420th of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Forest Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Caddo Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks Caddo Parish 90th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 67.36 254th 725 65.0%
2008 68.59 243rd 743 67.3%
2009 62.87 313th 738 57.6%
2010 45.53 458th 736 37.8%
2011 39.11 515th 766 32.8%
2012 40.59 498th 764 34.8%
2013 36.74 537th 772 30.4%
2014 53.19 400th 777 48.5%
2015 32.63 577th 792 27.1%
2016 36.74 523rd 742 29.5%
2017 25.01 593rd 739 19.8%
2018 25.43 546th 728 25.0%
2019 27.60 573rd 731 21.6%
2021 19.39 590th 729 19.1%
2022 34.53 491st 727 32.5%
2023 41.95 448th 730 38.6%
2024 41.43 420th 675 37.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.90 238th 333 28.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.58 503rd 682 26.2%
2019 23.41 595th 697 14.6%
2021 21.64 577th 719 19.7%
2022 42.85 425th 724 41.3%
2023 46.66 407th 723 43.7%
2024 40.20 437th 674 35.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 23.20 587th 684 14.2%
2021 20.40 582nd 705 17.4%
2022 44.65 416th 701 40.7%
2023 40.54 446th 705 36.7%
2024 39.51 419th 635 34.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.56 223rd 281 20.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.60 580th 696 16.7%
2021 22.10 563rd 704 20.0%
2022 25.61 545th 712 23.5%
2023 39.32 449th 713 37.0%
2024 41.21 412th 651 36.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.07 430th 547 21.4%
2019 31.31 433rd 559 22.5%
2021 29.64 411th 564 27.1%
2022 47.82 277th 562 50.7%
2023 47.18 298th 570 47.7%
2024 48.91 253rd 509 50.3%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.77 327th 516 36.6%
2019 25.26 444th 517 14.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Louisiana Dept of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, October 3, 2010

Open Quote Great community school, involved teachers and staff....Lacking in academic challenges for high-achieving, gifted students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1043 1043
1990 799 195 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1991 747 209 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 958
1992 700 210 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1993 654 215 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 872
1994 634 193 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 833
1995 584 173 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 584 173 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 590 140 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 736
1998 602 146 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 756
1999 588 165 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2000 539 159 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2001 530 155 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2002 540 171 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2003 540 171 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2004 491 202 1 13 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2005 517 222 1 13 3 n/a n/a 0 756
2006 505 261 4 18 4 n/a n/a 0 792
2007 470 296 8 16 4 n/a n/a 0 794
2008 435 279 6 21 5 n/a n/a 0 746
2009 445 291 7 19 5 n/a n/a 0 767
2010 426 330 7 22 5 n/a n/a 0 790
2011 393 337 6 21 3 3 1 0 764
2012 327 348 8 27 2 2 7 0 721
2013 284 349 9 23 1 0 13 0 679
2014 233 352 4 27 1 1 18 0 636
2015 186 369 8 32 0 1 18 0 614
2016 153 355 6 29 1 1 14 0 559
2017 127 389 2 20 0 1 18 0 557
2018 120 410 2 24 0 0 20 0 576
2019 82 421 1 28 1 0 25 0 558
2020 58 422 0 31 1 0 24 0 536
2021 51 392 0 30 1 0 26 0 500
2022 32 376 0 34 1 0 25 0 468
2023 39 399 1 33 0 0 27 0 499

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 Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1043 49.0 21.2 23.6
1990 995 56.0 17.7 24.7
1991 958 52.0 18.4 25.6
1992 917 50.0 18.3 30.9
1993 872 49.0 17.8 27.6
1994 833 46.0 18.1 27.3
1995 762 40.0 19.1 28.9
1996 762 40.0 19.1 28.9
1997 736 40.0 18.4 25.5
1998 756 38.0 19.9 27.1
1999 765 42.0 18.2 35.2
2000 706 43.0 16.4 35.4
2001 693 41.0 16.9 34.5
2002 726 45.5 16.0 38.4
2003 726 45.5 16.0 38.4
2004 708 42.2 16.8 39.5
2005 756 45.1 16.8 39.8
2006 792 45.1 17.6 40.5
2007 794 47.1 16.9 44.3
2008 746 46.1 16.2 46.5
2009 767 47.0 16.3 46.8
2010 790 48.4 16.3 54.4
2011 764 45.4 16.7 57.2
2012 721 46.4 15.5 65.7
2013 679 42.6 15.9 64.8
2014 636 37.0 17.1 72.3
2015 614 35.0 17.5 77.5
2016 559 44.0 12.7 81.9
2017 557 35.5 15.6 55.7
2018 576 27.2 21.1 54.9
2019 558 24.2 23.0 62
2020 536 26.1 20.5 67.2
2021 500 21.5 23.2 64.8
2022 468 22.0 21.2 61.5
2023 499 24.9 20.0 74.7

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 Forest Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1043 49.0 21.2 23.6
1990 995 56.0 17.7 24.7
1991 958 52.0 18.4 25.6
1992 917 50.0 18.3 30.9
1993 872 49.0 17.8 27.6
1994 833 46.0 18.1 27.3
1995 762 40.0 19.1 28.9
1996 762 40.0 19.1 28.9
1997 736 40.0 18.4 25.5
1998 756 38.0 19.9 27.1
1999 765 42.0 18.2 35.2
2000 706 43.0 16.4 35.4
2001 693 41.0 16.9 34.5
2002 726 45.5 16.0 38.4
2003 726 45.5 16.0 38.4
2004 708 42.2 16.8 39.5
2005 756 45.1 16.8 39.8
2006 792 45.1 17.6 40.5
2007 794 47.1 16.9 44.3
2008 746 46.1 16.2 46.5
2009 767 47.0 16.3 46.8
2010 790 48.4 16.3 54.4
2011 764 45.4 16.7 57.2
2012 721 46.4 15.5 65.7
2013 679 42.6 15.9 64.8
2014 636 37.0 17.1 72.3
2015 614 35.0 17.5 77.5
2016 559 44.0 12.7 81.9
2017 557 35.5 15.6 55.7
2018 576 27.2 21.1 54.9
2019 558 24.2 23.0 62
2020 536 26.1 20.5 67.2
2021 500 21.5 23.2 64.8
2022 468 22.0 21.2 61.5
2023 499 24.9 20.0 74.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Forest Hill Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $10,775
2018 $11,120
2019 $10,708
2020 $11,557
2021 $12,988
2022 $14,009

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Hill 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 573rd of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 448th of 730 Elementary schools
 17%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary School)7365
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)6359
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hill Elementary School)6754
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Forest Hill Elementary School)2527
 2%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)3637
 1%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary School)3455
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)5855
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hill Elementary School)4873
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6157
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Hill Elementary School)5560
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Caddo Parish)5755
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Hill Elementary School)5362
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Caddo Parish)6260
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Forest Hill Elementary School)3724
 13%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Caddo Parish)4535
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5447
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558499
 10.6%
African American421399
 5.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic2833
 17.9%
Pacific Islander00
White8239
 52.4%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62%74.7%
 12.7%


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Students at Forest Hill Elementary School are 80% African American, 8% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Ridgewood Middle School
High : Woodlawn Leadership Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 499 students attended Forest Hill Elementary School.

Forest Hill Elementary School ranks 420th of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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

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