John A. Forrest Elementary School

Summary:

John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Fair Lawn Public School District. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen its statewide ranking fluctuate between 271 and 701 over the past 10 years.

While the school's overall academic performance, as measured by NJSLA proficiency rates, has been lower than the district and state averages, it has shown strengths in the performance of Hispanic and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, who have outperformed their peers at the district and state levels. However, the school's rankings for Asian and White student subgroups have been lower compared to the overall school ranking. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has also been a concern, ranging from 6.6% to 18.1% in recent years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Lyncrest Elementary School, Westmoreland Elementary School, and Radburn Elementary School, John A. Forrest Elementary School generally has lower statewide rankings and ratings, as well as lower proficiency rates in NJSLA English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school's per-student spending of $7,529 in 2018-2019 is also lower than some of the nearby higher-performing schools, which may contribute to the performance gap.


Detail:

Public K-4

 10 - 00 Hopper Ave
       Fair Lawn, NJ  07410-1815


(201) 794-5565

District: Fair Lawn Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
491st of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,529 Help


Students who attend John A. Forrest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High:    Fair Lawn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.8%
Hispanic:
27.5%
Asian:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.89. (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 Student population at John A. Forrest Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.8%), Hispanic (27.5%), Asian (17.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Fair Lawn Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John A. Forrest Elementary School is $7,529, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the Fair Lawn Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John A. Forrest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks John A. Forrest Elementary School 491st of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See John A. Forrest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Fair Lawn Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Fair Lawn Public School District 82nd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John A. Forrest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.20 730th 1204 39.4%
2004 55.94 727th 1298 44.0%
2005 52.82 784th 1303 39.8%
2006 62.17 662nd 1314 49.6%
2007 64.61 611th 1329 54.0%
2008 52.31 812th 1338 39.3%
2009 47.49 841st 1346 37.5%
2010 52.78 787th 1354 41.9%
2011 69.06 507th 1360 62.7%
2012 61.56 649th 1363 52.4%
2013 61.35 653rd 1367 52.2%
2014 61.77 629th 1363 53.9%
2015 70.53 417th 1357 69.3%
2016 56.89 613th 1346 54.5%
2017 67.14 499th 1352 63.1%
2018 63.64 539th 1353 60.2%
2019 51.71 701st 1360 48.5%
2021 47.66 627th 1317 52.4%
2022 63.57 513th 1345 61.9%
2023 80.15 271st 1342 79.8%
2024 63.89 491st 1338 63.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.83 380th 463 17.9%
2021 52.54 122nd 411 70.3%
2022 46.61 204th 489 58.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 379th 1001 62.1%
2019 48.42 451st 1007 55.2%
2024 59.88 311th 989 68.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.59 837th 948 11.7%
2021 89.04 31st 839 96.3%
2023 78.73 117th 910 87.1%
2024 50.17 417th 939 55.6%
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Rank History for Female students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.02 527th 1333 60.5%
2019 45.04 776th 1331 41.7%
2021 55.09 514th 1290 60.2%
2022 59.92 540th 1326 59.3%
2023 75.11 336th 1318 74.5%
2024 64.69 469th 1317 64.4%
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Rank History for Male students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 510th 1334 61.8%
2019 60.98 531st 1335 60.2%
2021 40.55 693rd 1297 46.6%
2022 65.94 443rd 1324 66.5%
2023 83.32 221st 1315 83.2%
2024 59.75 522nd 1313 60.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 45.56 204th 348 41.4%
2023 43.06 214th 346 38.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.76 121st 870 86.1%
2019 43.29 497th 899 44.7%
2021 70.60 169th 896 81.1%
2022 63.09 286th 953 70.0%
2023 80.91 139th 982 85.8%
2024 65.88 279th 989 71.8%
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Rank History for White students at John A. Forrest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 638th 1022 37.6%
2019 34.83 711th 1023 30.5%
2021 26.96 768th 964 20.3%
2022 57.87 400th 976 59.0%
2023 76.13 193rd 975 80.2%
2024 52.59 465th 963 51.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department 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: New Jersey Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, October 13, 2018

Open Quote Not willing to solve problems. Exaggerates students “shortcomings” that do not exist. Not handicapped accessible (except for teachers) and the principal is not interested in changing that. No sympathy or empathy for the handicapped population. And I wonder if the get incentives for trying to have well adjusted children talk to care one for mental health issues that the children do not have. Can’t think of any other reason they’d suggest a normal, well adjusted child that follows all the rules to be portrayed as a child with mental issues. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John A. Forrest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 266 0 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 240 0 0 14 8 n/a n/a 0 262
1990 240 1 11 14 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1991 227 3 14 16 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1992 243 4 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 262 3 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 223 1 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1995 262 2 21 19 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1996 262 2 21 19 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 288 4 20 33 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1999 255 5 21 32 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 249 5 30 35 0 n/a n/a 0 319
2001 232 5 33 31 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 239 7 34 33 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2003 239 7 34 33 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2004 234 7 36 28 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2005 228 2 32 29 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2006 223 8 21 28 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 232 7 19 36 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2008 222 4 21 40 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2009 209 8 29 38 0 0 0 0 284
2010 213 5 28 39 0 0 0 0 285
2011 211 6 25 42 0 4 0 0 288
2012 193 4 26 47 0 4 4 0 278
2013 185 4 23 60 0 5 10 0 287
2014 175 4 26 70 1 5 15 0 296
2015 164 4 22 65 1 4 19 0 279
2016 156 5 21 60 1 4 24 0 271
2017 173 4 22 63 2 1 23 0 288
2018 168 6 24 63 1 2 21 0 285
2019 160 6 29 72 1 1 17 0 286
2020 186 7 28 86 1 2 13 0 323
2021 142 3 37 69 1 2 6 0 260
2022 129 5 42 80 0 2 9 0 267
2023 134 4 46 74 0 1 10 0 269

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 John A. Forrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 13.0 21.6 n/a
1989 262 13.0 20.1 n/a
1990 266 15.0 17.7 0.4
1991 260 14.0 18.5 2.7
1992 279 16.0 17.4 1.8
1993 298 17.5 17.0 2.7
1994 260 16.5 15.8 3.5
1995 304 17.5 17.4 5.9
1996 304 17.5 17.4 5.9
1998 345 19.6 17.6 6.1
1999 313 21.6 14.5 5.8
2000 319 19.2 16.6 6.6
2001 301 21.5 14.0 10
2002 313 20.8 15.0 9.3
2003 313 20.8 15.0 9.3
2004 305 18.6 16.4 9.5
2005 291 17.6 16.5 n/a
2006 280 19.0 14.7 6.4
2007 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2008 287 14.0 20.5 9.4
2009 284 26.1 9.0 10.9
2010 285 22.0 12.9 10.2
2011 288 20.6 13.9 13.5
2012 278 20.4 13.6 15.1
2013 287 23.4 12.2 16
2014 296 25.3 11.6 21.3
2015 279 26.0 10.7 19
2016 271 25.0 10.8 21.4
2017 288 27.0 10.6 16
2018 285 25.9 11.0 14.7
2019 286 25.9 11.0 14.7
2020 323 26.2 12.3 17.3
2021 260 25.5 10.1 18.1
2022 267 25.3 10.5 14.2
2023 269 25.7 10.4 20.4

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 John A. Forrest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 13.0 21.6 n/a
1989 262 13.0 20.1 n/a
1990 266 15.0 17.7 0.4
1991 260 14.0 18.5 2.7
1992 279 16.0 17.4 1.8
1993 298 17.5 17.0 2.7
1994 260 16.5 15.8 3.5
1995 304 17.5 17.4 5.9
1996 304 17.5 17.4 5.9
1998 345 19.6 17.6 6.1
1999 313 21.6 14.5 5.8
2000 319 19.2 16.6 6.6
2001 301 21.5 14.0 10
2002 313 20.8 15.0 9.3
2003 313 20.8 15.0 9.3
2004 305 18.6 16.4 9.5
2005 291 17.6 16.5 n/a
2006 280 19.0 14.7 6.4
2007 294 19.0 15.5 6.1
2008 287 14.0 20.5 9.4
2009 284 26.1 9.0 10.9
2010 285 22.0 12.9 10.2
2011 288 20.6 13.9 13.5
2012 278 20.4 13.6 15.1
2013 287 23.4 12.2 16
2014 296 25.3 11.6 21.3
2015 279 26.0 10.7 19
2016 271 25.0 10.8 21.4
2017 288 27.0 10.6 16
2018 285 25.9 11.0 14.7
2019 286 25.9 11.0 14.7
2020 323 26.2 12.3 17.3
2021 260 25.5 10.1 18.1
2022 267 25.3 10.5 14.2
2023 269 25.7 10.4 20.4

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 John A. Forrest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $114 (1.5%) $7,415 (98.5%) $7,529

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on John A. Forrest 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 701st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 271st of 1342 Elementary schools
 31.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John A. Forrest Elementary School)21.460.4
 39%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)72.372.5
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John A. Forrest Elementary School)35.758
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)80.674
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John A. Forrest Elementary School)53.477.8
 24.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Fair Lawn Public School District)78.278.7
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John A. Forrest Elementary School)64.466.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fair Lawn Public School District)79.777.2
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students286269
 5.9%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2946
 58.6%
Hispanic7274
 2.8%
Pacific Islander11
White160134
 16.3%
Two or More Races1710
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.7%20.4%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John A. Forrest Elementary School

John A. Forrest Elementary School ranks 491st of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended John A. Forrest Elementary School.

Students at John A. Forrest Elementary School are 50% White, 28% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend John A. Forrest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Thomas Jefferson Middle School
High : Fair Lawn High School


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