North Forest Elementary

Summary:

North Forest Elementary is a public charter school in Houston, Texas, serving 483 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 466 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating.

North Forest Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic (73.08%) and African American (19.88%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which have a majority Hispanic population ranging from 77.89% to 96.15%. The school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 3rd-grade reading proficiency at 39.58% compared to 45.86% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Additionally, North Forest has an extremely high percentage of students (94.41%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, ranging from 95.13% to 98.56%. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.6, lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 16.5 to 21.1 students per teacher.

Interestingly, the racial makeup of North Forest Elementary has undergone a significant shift, with the percentage of students identifying as two or more races increasing from 4.76% to 75.99% between the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined, from 3414 out of 4675 Texas elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year to a 1-star rating, indicating that it is performing below average compared to other elementary schools in the state. While North Forest Elementary has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, its test scores are consistently lower than the surrounding schools, including those in the same district and charter network, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics and funding may be contributing to the school's academic performance. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and a focus on improving academic outcomes could be crucial for the school's future success.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-4

 6602 Winfield Road Bldg A
       Houston, TX  77050


(713) 924-5600

District: Yes Prep Public Schools Inc

SchoolDigger Rank:
3414th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.1%
African American:
19.9%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.4% Help


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Compare Details North Forest Elementary ranks worse than 73% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.39. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Forest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Yes Prep Public Schools Inc:

SchoolDigger ranks Yes Prep Public Schools Inc 466th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Forest Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.39 3414th 4675 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Forest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 2 13 0 52 0 0 212 0 279
2023 10 96 0 353 1 0 23 0 483

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 North Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 279 16.7 16.6 95.3
2023 483 30.8 15.6 94.4

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 North Forest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 279 16.7 16.6 95.3
2023 483 30.8 15.6 94.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions about North Forest Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended North Forest Elementary.

North Forest Elementary ranks 3414th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at North Forest Elementary are 73% Hispanic, 20% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% White.


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

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