Forest City Regional Elementary School

Summary:

Forest City Regional Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Forest City, PA, which is part of the Mountain View School District. With a student population that is predominantly White (around 91%), the school faces several challenges, including consistently ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools and underperforming academically compared to nearby schools.

Academically, Forest City Regional Elementary School struggles, with proficiency rates on PSSA tests that are below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in Math. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's Math proficiency rate was just 32%, compared to the state average of 39.3%. However, the school performs better in Science, with proficiency rates around 80% in recent years. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (54.61%) suggests that socioeconomic challenges may be impacting academic performance.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Waverly School and Lakeland Elementary School - Scott Campus, Forest City Regional Elementary School consistently underperforms, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. These nearby schools, which are part of the Abington Heights School District and Lakeland School District, respectively, have significantly higher proficiency rates and rankings. Addressing the school's challenges in math instruction and resource allocation may help Forest City Regional Elementary School better support the academic and social-emotional needs of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 Susquehanna Street
       Forest City, PA  18421-1355


(570) 785-2410

District: Forest City Regional School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1017th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,231 Help


Students who attend Forest City Regional Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Forest City Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  434

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.2%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


 See top rated Pennsylvania elementary schools

 Compare Forest City Regional Elementary School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Forest City Regional Elementary School ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.21. (See more...)
Student Body
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest City Regional Elementary School is 11.9. (See more...)
Help
Compare Forest City Regional Elementary School employs 36.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest City Regional Elementary School is $21,231.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Forest City Regional Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest City Regional Elementary School 1017th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Forest City Regional Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Disabled students:
White students:


Forest City Regional School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest City Regional School District 359th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Forest City Regional Elementary School?

Rank History for Forest City Regional Elementary School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Forest City Regional Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 18.07 1101st 1302 15.4%
2004 68.31 467th 1308 64.3%
2005 64.16 539th 1299 58.5%
2006 50.62 954th 1545 38.3%
2007 48.35 987th 1555 36.5%
2008 42.95 1107th 1551 28.6%
2009 54.60 881st 1549 43.1%
2010 73.43 389th 1579 75.4%
2011 74.19 365th 1597 77.1%
2012 68.86 584th 1599 63.5%
2013 61.20 735th 1519 51.6%
2014 54.05 853rd 1467 41.9%
2015 52.84 844th 1474 42.7%
2016 56.47 834th 1554 46.3%
2017 57.49 781st 1547 49.5%
2018 68.73 539th 1530 64.8%
2019 63.76 641st 1544 58.5%
2021 48.02 853rd 1433 40.5%
2022 55.33 788th 1534 48.6%
2023 40.21 1017th 1534 33.7%
See the entire list of Pennsylvania Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest City Regional Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.71 830th 1414 41.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Forest City Regional Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.10 696th 1043 33.3%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for White students at Forest City Regional Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.46 1064th 1236 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Pennsylvania Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Forest City Regional Elementary School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 







Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Forest City Regional Elementary School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Forest City Regional Elementary School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Forest City Regional Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 448 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1989 469 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 471
1990 440 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1991 487 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1992 474 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 476 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 480 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 462 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1996 462 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1997 481 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1998 479 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 504 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 496 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 472 5 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2002 456 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 456 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 435 2 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 431 4 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 476 1 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2007 474 4 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2008 458 8 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2009 510 6 6 17 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2010 437 5 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 403 10 4 13 4 3 3 0 440
2012 418 6 2 13 3 3 5 0 450
2013 405 8 2 12 3 3 5 0 438
2014 394 9 1 6 2 2 7 0 421
2015 405 10 2 9 2 2 7 0 437
2016 403 4 3 6 1 1 7 0 425
2017 411 4 4 7 1 0 9 0 436
2018 402 3 4 12 0 1 16 0 438
2019 398 6 4 20 0 1 12 0 441
2020 416 7 2 17 0 1 13 0 456
2021 384 7 2 22 0 0 12 0 427
2022 389 3 1 21 0 0 9 0 423
2023 396 5 1 20 0 0 12 0 434

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 City Regional Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 25.0 17.9 n/a
1989 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1990 442 25.0 17.6 0
1991 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 480 26.0 18.4 n/a
1993 480 27.3 17.6 n/a
1994 484 27.3 17.7 n/a
1995 465 28.8 16.1 n/a
1996 465 28.8 16.1 n/a
1997 483 27.8 17.4 n/a
1998 487 28.3 17.2 n/a
1999 510 29.3 17.4 n/a
2000 501 30.0 16.7 41.9
2001 488 30.0 16.3 41
2002 473 30.7 15.4 39.3
2003 473 30.7 15.4 39.3
2004 451 32.7 13.8 44.6
2005 449 33.1 13.6 41.4
2006 497 36.6 13.6 43.7
2007 496 36.6 13.6 45.6
2008 484 38.1 12.7 48.1
2009 540 39.2 13.8 40.4
2010 459 37.3 12.3 50.5
2011 440 36.3 12.1 53
2012 450 34.2 13.1 54.4
2013 438 31.4 13.9 51.4
2014 421 31.3 13.4 53.7
2015 437 32.0 13.6 61.8
2016 425 32.0 13.2 63.8
2017 436 33.7 12.9 57.3
2018 438 34.7 12.6 58.4
2019 441 34.4 12.8 59.2
2020 456 35.4 12.8 57.2
2021 427 36.2 11.7 51.5
2022 423 38.2 11.0 58.9
2023 434 36.2 11.9 54.6

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 City Regional Elementary School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 449 25.0 17.9 n/a
1989 471 25.0 18.8 n/a
1990 442 25.0 17.6 0
1991 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1992 480 26.0 18.4 n/a
1993 480 27.3 17.6 n/a
1994 484 27.3 17.7 n/a
1995 465 28.8 16.1 n/a
1996 465 28.8 16.1 n/a
1997 483 27.8 17.4 n/a
1998 487 28.3 17.2 n/a
1999 510 29.3 17.4 n/a
2000 501 30.0 16.7 41.9
2001 488 30.0 16.3 41
2002 473 30.7 15.4 39.3
2003 473 30.7 15.4 39.3
2004 451 32.7 13.8 44.6
2005 449 33.1 13.6 41.4
2006 497 36.6 13.6 43.7
2007 496 36.6 13.6 45.6
2008 484 38.1 12.7 48.1
2009 540 39.2 13.8 40.4
2010 459 37.3 12.3 50.5
2011 440 36.3 12.1 53
2012 450 34.2 13.1 54.4
2013 438 31.4 13.9 51.4
2014 421 31.3 13.4 53.7
2015 437 32.0 13.6 61.8
2016 425 32.0 13.2 63.8
2017 436 33.7 12.9 57.3
2018 438 34.7 12.6 58.4
2019 441 34.4 12.8 59.2
2020 456 35.4 12.8 57.2
2021 427 36.2 11.7 51.5
2022 423 38.2 11.0 58.9
2023 434 36.2 11.9 54.6

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 City Regional Elementary School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $848 (4.1%) $19,881 (95.9%) $20,729
2020 $402 (2.2%) $18,014 (97.8%) $18,416
2021 $397 (2.0%) $18,984 (98.0%) $19,381
2022 $755 (3.6%) $20,476 (96.4%) $21,231

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest City Regional 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 641st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1017th of 1534 Elementary schools
 24.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Forest City Regional Elementary School)8338.2
 44.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Regional Elementary School)85.142.8
 42.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Forest City Regional Elementary School)53.940.9
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Forest City Regional Elementary School)86.681.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Regional Elementary School)67.352.3
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Forest City Regional Elementary School)34.130.6
 3.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Regional Elementary School)47.851
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Forest City Regional Elementary School)4820.7
 27.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Forest City Regional Elementary School)65.444.1
 21.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Forest City Regional Elementary School)54.932
 22.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Forest City Regional Elementary School)86.681.8
 4.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Forest City Regional Elementary School)66.747.1
 19.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students441434
 1.6%
African American65
 16.7%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic2020
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White398396
 0.5%
Two or More Races1212
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.2%54.6%
 4.6%


Schools Near Forest City Regional Elementary School









Frequently Asked Questions about Forest City Regional Elementary School

Students at Forest City Regional Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 434 students attended Forest City Regional Elementary School.

Forest City Regional Elementary School ranks 1017th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Forest City Regional Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Forest City Regional High School


Rate Forest City Regional Elementary School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Forest City Regional Elementary School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 56 milliseconds.