Forest Park Elementary

Summary:

Forest Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 508 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district, which is ranked 164 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Forest Park Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.7%) and a lower percentage of White students (4.33%) than surrounding schools, which range from 7.25% to 55.28% Hispanic and 4.33% to 77.78% White. Academically, Forest Park consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in North Carolina, scoring significantly below district and state averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 73.63% to 99.44%, compared to 26.16% to 99.53% at nearby schools.

While Forest Park Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, this may indicate challenges in attracting and retaining highly effective teachers or providing the necessary resources to support student learning. In contrast, the nearby Downtown School and Arts Based School, which are both magnet schools, significantly outperform Forest Park on state assessments, despite serving more diverse student populations. Addressing the persistent low performance and demographic challenges at Forest Park Elementary will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve instructional practices, provide targeted support for students, and ensure the school has the necessary resources and staffing to meet the needs of its diverse community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2019 Milford Street
       Winston Salem, NC  27107-1331


(336) 703-4291

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1381st of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,045 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Philo-Hill Magnet Academy
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.7%
African American:
23.8%
White:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Park Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 34th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.77. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.7%), African American (23.8%), White (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% 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 is 13.6, which is the 21st best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Elementary is $10,045. 24 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Elementary 1381st of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Forest Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.22 1267th 1276 0.7%
2007 0.79 1291st 1293 0.2%
2008 1.74 1318th 1324 0.5%
2009 2.53 1341st 1354 1.0%
2010 5.34 1334th 1363 2.1%
2011 9.32 1316th 1381 4.7%
2012 16.57 1259th 1388 9.3%
2013 16.33 1242nd 1403 11.5%
2014 18.34 1182nd 1390 15.0%
2015 10.92 1329th 1440 7.7%
2016 6.27 1379th 1425 3.2%
2017 0.97 1428th 1429 0.1%
2018 1.27 1429th 1434 0.3%
2019 4.78 1441st 1473 2.2%
2021 4.17 1475th 1489 0.9%
2022 3.95 1505th 1514 0.6%
2023 4.87 1478th 1502 1.6%
2024 13.77 1381st 1505 8.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.62 420th 421 0.2%
2019 21.43 455th 497 8.5%
2021 19.62 362nd 385 6.0%
2022 12.21 482nd 485 0.6%
2023 23.33 441st 514 14.2%
2024 35.93 342nd 533 35.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.08 546th 801 31.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.04 1327th 1332 0.4%
2019 7.62 1333rd 1361 2.1%
2021 8.37 1318th 1329 0.8%
2022 7.36 1356th 1366 0.7%
2023 9.06 1404th 1437 2.3%
2024 23.10 1251st 1450 13.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.02 1399th 1405 0.4%
2019 4.09 1408th 1424 1.1%
2022 6.26 1435th 1458 1.6%
2023 5.71 1435th 1459 1.6%
2024 13.96 1344th 1455 7.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.40 1410th 1413 0.2%
2019 8.30 1375th 1430 3.8%
2021 5.96 1416th 1444 1.9%
2022 3.59 1458th 1464 0.4%
2023 6.08 1428th 1461 2.3%
2024 15.93 1319th 1464 9.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.18 923rd 927 0.4%
2019 17.12 884th 949 6.8%
2021 10.07 895th 896 0.1%
2022 21.18 825th 927 11.0%
2023 11.84 903rd 933 3.2%
2024 28.20 730th 924 21.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.38 848th 851 0.4%
2019 11.69 848th 865 2.0%
2021 9.71 834th 843 1.1%
2022 8.59 886th 893 0.8%
2023 13.26 881st 915 3.7%
2024 28.86 736th 951 22.6%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Forest Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 197 346 2 0 1 n/a n/a 9 555
1989 205 396 5 0 3 n/a n/a 0 609
1990 191 422 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 620
1991 181 446 4 1 6 n/a n/a 1 639
1992 168 465 2 2 4 n/a n/a 0 641
1993 156 516 4 4 5 n/a n/a 27 712
1994 128 528 1 1 6 n/a n/a 16 680
1995 67 662 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 744
1996 67 662 2 11 2 n/a n/a 0 744
1997 71 731 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 817
1998 60 708 0 15 3 n/a n/a 0 786
1999 44 698 0 25 1 n/a n/a 0 768
2000 26 544 0 45 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2001 13 470 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2002 14 462 0 99 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2003 14 462 0 99 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2004 13 425 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 12 320 0 166 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2006 13 282 0 217 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 11 227 0 283 2 n/a n/a 16 539
2008 11 173 0 322 1 n/a n/a 16 523
2009 9 185 0 316 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2010 12 187 0 374 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2011 22 148 1 383 0 0 19 0 573
2012 23 168 0 389 1 0 19 0 600
2013 24 149 0 428 1 0 15 0 617
2014 16 156 0 400 0 0 16 0 588
2015 22 145 0 478 0 0 15 0 660
2016 26 171 0 459 1 0 15 0 672
2017 25 141 0 480 2 1 22 0 671
2018 24 161 0 468 1 1 14 0 669
2019 25 146 0 454 0 0 9 0 634
2020 30 125 2 441 1 0 10 0 609
2021 32 125 1 365 1 0 10 0 534
2022 33 123 1 359 1 0 14 0 531
2023 22 121 0 349 1 0 15 0 508

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 38.0 14.6 49.7
1989 609 38.0 16.0 50.1
1990 620 38.0 16.3 51.8
1991 639 38.0 16.8 50.2
1992 641 45.0 14.2 52.6
1993 712 57.0 12.5 61.9
1994 680 58.0 11.7 70
1995 744 58.0 12.8 71
1996 744 58.0 12.8 71
1997 817 58.0 14.1 75.6
1998 786 57.0 13.8 84.9
1999 768 57.0 13.5 76.8
2000 616 57.0 10.8 99
2001 535 57.0 9.4 99.4
2002 576 57.0 10.1 93.6
2003 576 57.0 10.1 93.6
2004 555 57.0 9.7 88.5
2005 498 57.0 8.7 90.8
2006 512 57.0 9.0 99.4
2007 539 n/a n/a 96.7
2008 523 47.1 11.1 102.6
2009 511 49.0 10.4 99.4
2010 573 47.8 12.0 97.2
2011 573 46.5 12.3 97.9
2012 600 45.5 13.1 99.2
2013 617 43.7 14.0 98.2
2014 588 47.9 12.2 99.5
2015 660 47.0 14.0 99.5
2016 672 47.0 14.2 98.1
2017 671 42.6 15.7 99.6
2018 669 43.5 15.3 99.6
2019 634 39.7 15.9 99.5
2020 609 43.7 13.9 99.5
2021 534 40.3 13.2 99.4
2022 531 38.3 13.8 73.6
2023 508 37.1 13.6 99.4

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 555 38.0 14.6 49.7
1989 609 38.0 16.0 50.1
1990 620 38.0 16.3 51.8
1991 639 38.0 16.8 50.2
1992 641 45.0 14.2 52.6
1993 712 57.0 12.5 61.9
1994 680 58.0 11.7 70
1995 744 58.0 12.8 71
1996 744 58.0 12.8 71
1997 817 58.0 14.1 75.6
1998 786 57.0 13.8 84.9
1999 768 57.0 13.5 76.8
2000 616 57.0 10.8 99
2001 535 57.0 9.4 99.4
2002 576 57.0 10.1 93.6
2003 576 57.0 10.1 93.6
2004 555 57.0 9.7 88.5
2005 498 57.0 8.7 90.8
2006 512 57.0 9.0 99.4
2007 539 n/a n/a 96.7
2008 523 47.1 11.1 102.6
2009 511 49.0 10.4 99.4
2010 573 47.8 12.0 97.2
2011 573 46.5 12.3 97.9
2012 600 45.5 13.1 99.2
2013 617 43.7 14.0 98.2
2014 588 47.9 12.2 99.5
2015 660 47.0 14.0 99.5
2016 672 47.0 14.2 98.1
2017 671 42.6 15.7 99.6
2018 669 43.5 15.3 99.6
2019 634 39.7 15.9 99.5
2020 609 43.7 13.9 99.5
2021 534 40.3 13.2 99.4
2022 531 38.3 13.8 73.6
2023 508 37.1 13.6 99.4

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,088 (20.8%) $7,956 (79.2%) $10,045

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park 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 1441st of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1478th of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)3335.9
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)25.316.3
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)36.222.9
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)27.619.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary)2516.1
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Forest Park Elementary)18.317.2
 1.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary)28.832.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634508
 19.9%
African American146121
 17.1%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic454349
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White2522
 12%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.4%
 0.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Forest Park Elementary.

Students at Forest Park Elementary are 69% Hispanic, 24% African American, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

Forest Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.


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

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