Park Forest Elementary School

Summary:

Park Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, serving 509 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, which is ranked 77 out of 122 districts in Louisiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Forest Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (79.76%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 54.64% to 98.21% African American students. The school's academic performance, as measured by LEAP test scores, is generally lower than the East Baton Rouge Parish and Louisiana state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts were 43% and 59%, respectively, compared to the district's 48% and 63%, and the state's 59% and 69%. Park Forest Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Louisiana elementary schools, with a ranking between 420 and 491 out of 675-730 schools over the past few years.

When comparing Park Forest Elementary School to nearby schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish district, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower across various metrics, including test scores, statewide rankings, and student group performance. For example, schools like Greenbrier Elementary and GEO Prep Academy of Greater Baton Rouge outperform Park Forest Elementary in both Mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency rates. However, the relatively stronger performance of African American students at Park Forest Elementary School suggests that there may be opportunities to implement targeted interventions and support systems to help improve the overall academic achievement of the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10717 Elaine Street
       Baton Rouge, LA  70814


(225) 272-0814

District: East Baton Rouge Parish

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 675 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,744 Help


Students who attend Park Forest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Park Forest Middle School
High:    Belaire High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  509

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.8%
Hispanic:
15.9%
White:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Forest Elementary School ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Louisiana. It also ranks 25th among 45 ranked elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (79.8%), Hispanic (15.9%), White (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Forest Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 13th best among 45 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Forest Elementary School is $14,744. 29 elementary schools in the East Baton Rouge Parish School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Forest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Forest Elementary School 491st of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Park Forest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Baton Rouge Parish:

SchoolDigger ranks East Baton Rouge Parish 77th of 122 Louisiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Forest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 6.63 696th 725 4.0%
2008 11.20 691st 743 7.0%
2009 11.26 686th 738 7.0%
2010 13.36 684th 736 7.1%
2011 17.12 679th 766 11.4%
2012 22.25 644th 764 15.7%
2013 12.42 714th 772 7.5%
2014 10.36 734th 777 5.5%
2015 10.66 742nd 792 6.3%
2016 20.22 637th 742 14.2%
2017 12.51 677th 739 8.4%
2018 18.77 595th 728 18.3%
2019 38.47 485th 731 33.7%
2021 38.44 456th 729 37.4%
2022 35.60 482nd 727 33.7%
2023 45.68 420th 730 42.5%
2024 30.97 491st 675 27.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 82nd 89 7.9%
2019 56.48 35th 91 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 539th 682 21.0%
2019 42.74 435th 697 37.6%
2021 42.02 429th 719 40.3%
2022 38.43 460th 724 36.5%
2023 47.54 401st 723 44.5%
2024 31.02 506th 674 24.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 39.41 463rd 684 32.3%
2021 43.81 412th 705 41.6%
2022 37.26 468th 701 33.2%
2023 39.57 452nd 705 35.9%
2024 30.98 465th 635 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.47 494th 696 29.0%
2021 36.00 457th 704 35.1%
2022 36.97 457th 712 35.8%
2023 51.76 367th 713 48.5%
2024 32.83 476th 651 26.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.45 298th 547 45.5%
2019 56.90 240th 559 57.1%
2021 60.48 189th 564 66.5%
2022 58.47 195th 562 65.3%
2023 62.75 182nd 570 68.1%
2024 51.96 237th 509 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Forest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.80 167th 168 0.6%
2019 4.79 189th 190 0.5%
2022 33.73 161st 220 26.8%
2023 42.94 144th 233 38.2%
2024 13.49 177th 189 6.3%
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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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Enrollment information for Park Forest 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 442 442
1990 169 318 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 489
1991 184 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1992 174 285 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1993 162 296 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 459
1994 163 323 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1995 77 315 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1996 77 315 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 396
1997 107 385 52 14 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 92 447 50 18 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1999 51 442 53 17 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2000 49 495 41 19 0 n/a n/a 0 604
2001 41 527 42 20 1 n/a n/a 0 631
2002 15 423 22 32 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 15 423 22 32 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 15 432 25 35 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2005 12 395 25 37 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 6 453 23 51 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2007 8 420 25 74 0 n/a n/a 0 527
2008 8 382 16 72 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 17 490 18 91 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2010 16 506 15 98 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2011 124 484 24 0 0 0 0 0 632
2012 20 462 14 103 0 1 1 0 601
2013 14 475 8 111 0 1 4 0 613
2014 10 432 7 113 0 0 3 0 565
2015 10 355 12 112 0 0 1 0 490
2016 15 309 8 94 0 0 0 0 426
2017 8 244 4 55 0 0 0 0 311
2018 9 268 6 50 0 0 1 0 334
2019 8 324 6 56 0 0 0 0 394
2020 9 358 8 59 0 0 0 0 434
2021 10 377 10 60 0 0 2 0 459
2022 9 363 9 58 0 0 4 0 443
2023 8 406 7 81 0 0 7 0 509

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 Park Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 28.0 15.7 66.7
1990 489 31.0 15.7 59.9
1991 503 31.0 16.2 62.8
1992 459 30.0 15.3 63.2
1993 459 29.0 15.8 66.4
1994 488 30.0 16.3 68.6
1995 396 28.0 14.1 66.2
1996 396 28.0 14.1 66.2
1997 558 35.0 15.9 64.9
1998 607 33.0 18.4 68.5
1999 563 33.0 17.1 75.3
2000 604 38.0 15.9 74.8
2001 631 38.0 16.6 77.2
2002 492 28.0 17.6 82.1
2003 492 28.0 17.6 82.1
2004 507 27.0 18.8 84
2005 469 25.8 18.2 85.9
2006 533 27.7 19.2 91.4
2007 527 28.2 18.7 89.9
2008 478 27.8 17.2 90.4
2009 616 36.0 17.1 91.7
2010 635 38.2 16.6 95.1
2011 632 40.2 15.7 91.6
2012 601 33.9 17.7 94.2
2013 613 33.0 18.5 93.6
2014 565 35.9 15.6 94.7
2015 490 31.0 15.8 64.9
2016 426 n/a n/a 60.1
2017 311 40.3 7.7 93.9
2018 334 17.4 19.1 83.5
2019 394 24.0 16.4 67.8
2020 434 23.0 18.8 66.6
2021 459 25.2 18.1 58
2022 443 32.0 13.8 61.6
2023 509 30.9 16.4 79.8

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 Park Forest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 442 28.0 15.7 66.7
1990 489 31.0 15.7 59.9
1991 503 31.0 16.2 62.8
1992 459 30.0 15.3 63.2
1993 459 29.0 15.8 66.4
1994 488 30.0 16.3 68.6
1995 396 28.0 14.1 66.2
1996 396 28.0 14.1 66.2
1997 558 35.0 15.9 64.9
1998 607 33.0 18.4 68.5
1999 563 33.0 17.1 75.3
2000 604 38.0 15.9 74.8
2001 631 38.0 16.6 77.2
2002 492 28.0 17.6 82.1
2003 492 28.0 17.6 82.1
2004 507 27.0 18.8 84
2005 469 25.8 18.2 85.9
2006 533 27.7 19.2 91.4
2007 527 28.2 18.7 89.9
2008 478 27.8 17.2 90.4
2009 616 36.0 17.1 91.7
2010 635 38.2 16.6 95.1
2011 632 40.2 15.7 91.6
2012 601 33.9 17.7 94.2
2013 613 33.0 18.5 93.6
2014 565 35.9 15.6 94.7
2015 490 31.0 15.8 64.9
2016 426 n/a n/a 60.1
2017 311 40.3 7.7 93.9
2018 334 17.4 19.1 83.5
2019 394 24.0 16.4 67.8
2020 434 23.0 18.8 66.6
2021 459 25.2 18.1 58
2022 443 32.0 13.8 61.6
2023 509 30.9 16.4 79.8

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 Park Forest Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $15,918
2018 $15,241
2019 $13,905
2020 $13,426
2021 $13,435
2022 $14,744

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Forest Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 485th of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 730 Elementary schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Forest Elementary School)6665
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)6553
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest Elementary School)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6655
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
3rd Grade Social Studies (Park Forest Elementary School)3337
 4%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4637
 9%
   3rd Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)4744
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Forest Elementary School)6042
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5954
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6965
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest Elementary School)7172
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6763
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Park Forest Elementary School)5349
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)4844
 4%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Forest Elementary School)4255
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Baton Rouge Parish)5652
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6361
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Forest Elementary School)6874
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Baton Rouge Parish)6765
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
5th Grade Social Studies (Park Forest Elementary School)4044
 4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East Baton Rouge Parish)5141
 10%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5448
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students394509
 29.2%
African American324406
 25.3%
American Indian00
Asian67
 16.7%
Hispanic5681
 44.6%
Pacific Islander00
White88
Two or More Races07
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%79.8%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Park Forest Elementary School

Students at Park Forest Elementary School are 80% African American, 16% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 509 students attended Park Forest Elementary School.

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

Middle : Park Forest Middle School
High : Belaire High School

Park Forest Elementary School ranks 491st of 675 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star 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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