Forest Ridge

Summary:

Forest Ridge is an exceptional elementary school located in College Station, Texas, serving 514 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the College Station Independent School District (CSISD). This top-performing school consistently outshines its peers, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking among the best elementary schools in the state.

Forest Ridge's academic prowess is undeniable, with students significantly outperforming the CSISD and Texas state averages in STAAR reading and mathematics assessments across grades 3 and 4. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Forest Ridge's 3rd-grade reading proficiency rate was 69%, compared to 52.14% for CSISD and 48.85% for Texas. The school's exceptional performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, Hispanic, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and Gifted and Talented students. This equitable approach to education sets Forest Ridge apart from nearby schools like College Hills Elementary, South Knoll Elementary, and Rock Prairie Elementary, which have lower academic achievement and serve a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

What truly distinguishes Forest Ridge is its ability to maintain consistently high performance over the years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Despite its predominantly White student population, the school boasts a relatively diverse student body, with significant representation from Asian, Hispanic, and African American students. This diversity, coupled with the school's exceptional academic outcomes, makes Forest Ridge a standout institution within the College Station Independent School District and the state of Texas.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 1950 Greens Prairie Rd W
       College Station, TX  77845


(979) 694-5801

District: College Station Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
291st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,372 Help


Students who attend Forest Ridge usually attend:

Middle:    A & M Consolidated Middle
    Oakwood Intermediate
High:    A & M Cons High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.0%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Asian:
12.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Forest Ridge ranks better than 93.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the College Station Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.15. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Forest Ridge is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57%), Hispanic (17.1%), Asian (12.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Ridge is 13.2. 5 elementary schools in the College Station Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Ridge is $10,372, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the College Station Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Ridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Ridge 291st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Forest Ridge in the ranking list.)

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College Station Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks College Station Independent School District (Isd) 208th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Forest Ridge

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Rank History for all students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 62.83 1493rd 3724 59.9%
2008 72.56 900th 3768 76.1%
2009 73.73 844th 3884 78.3%
2010 69.51 1150th 3937 70.8%
2011 78.30 586th 4095 85.7%
2012 77.61 770th 4206 81.7%
2013 81.84 568th 4221 86.5%
2014 89.97 200th 4260 95.3%
2015 83.83 526th 4320 87.8%
2016 79.57 765th 4286 82.2%
2017 87.81 444th 4329 89.7%
2018 86.48 475th 4359 89.1%
2019 88.81 378th 4479 91.6%
2021 98.97 49th 4578 98.9%
2022 97.16 85th 4581 98.1%
2023 89.75 387th 4647 91.7%
2024 92.15 291st 4675 93.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.53 1675th 3226 48.1%
2019 64.79 846th 3333 74.6%
2021 98.70 27th 3446 99.2%
2022 79.94 363rd 3487 89.6%
2023 93.72 80th 3556 97.8%
2024 91.13 189th 3638 94.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.04 1466th 3558 58.8%
2019 73.74 463rd 3684 87.4%
2021 79.94 325th 3799 91.4%
2022 80.94 347th 3952 91.2%
2023 63.77 927th 4086 77.3%
2024 93.76 89th 4261 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.80 3259th 4264 23.6%
2019 54.73 1720th 4309 60.1%
2021 92.88 99th 4451 97.8%
2022 75.56 632nd 4477 85.9%
2023 62.70 1350th 4521 70.1%
2024 73.13 761st 4560 83.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.46 364th 4306 91.5%
2019 88.74 326th 4348 92.5%
2021 98.27 60th 4499 98.7%
2022 95.52 112th 4561 97.5%
2023 84.62 528th 4588 88.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.27 84th 3106 97.3%
2019 77.75 164th 3184 94.8%
2021 81.19 236th 3006 92.1%
2022 77.10 221st 2958 92.5%
2023 75.11 360th 2980 87.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.19 653rd 4240 84.6%
2019 82.68 343rd 4295 92.0%
2021 88.33 197th 4331 95.5%
2022 77.87 506th 4461 88.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.54 606th 4319 86.0%
2019 85.47 454th 4357 89.6%
2021 98.69 44th 4498 99.0%
2022 96.78 71st 4563 98.4%
2023 91.28 281st 4585 93.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.39 451st 1005 55.1%
2019 43.52 663rd 1009 34.3%
2021 84.80 72nd 967 92.6%
2022 76.71 142nd 957 85.2%
2023 66.73 344th 1015 66.1%
2024 86.03 27th 1035 97.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.94 2042nd 2483 17.8%
2019 20.85 2275th 2515 9.5%
2021 83.07 202nd 2444 91.7%
2022 54.98 917th 2421 62.1%
2023 53.49 955th 2443 60.9%
2024 72.46 422nd 2421 82.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.74 633rd 4168 84.8%
2019 79.24 486th 4188 88.4%
2021 97.54 61st 4329 98.6%
2022 90.03 214th 4376 95.1%
2023 79.04 568th 4401 87.1%
2024 75.42 697th 4431 84.3%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Ridge

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 190th 3127 93.9%
2019 84.99 263rd 3142 91.6%
2021 95.79 30th 3082 99.0%
2022 93.78 40th 3082 98.7%
2023 76.77 537th 3106 82.7%
2024 82.64 304th 3078 90.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 17, 2011

Open Quote Amazing school!

Super supportive administration.

MOST incredible teachers!

It has been the BEST year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Forest Ridge

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 439 78 42 57 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 502 91 53 73 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2008 555 107 40 73 0 n/a n/a 0 775
2009 591 101 36 98 0 n/a n/a 0 826
2010 441 86 25 79 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2011 462 86 35 75 0 0 9 0 667
2012 401 66 37 77 1 0 7 0 589
2013 413 68 30 84 2 0 7 0 604
2014 396 76 42 102 2 0 8 0 626
2015 414 77 37 110 3 0 16 0 657
2016 364 90 55 89 2 0 14 0 614
2017 352 77 84 94 1 0 13 0 621
2018 369 83 96 97 0 1 21 0 667
2019 377 81 98 106 0 0 18 0 680
2020 318 54 66 92 3 1 15 0 549
2021 310 50 60 84 0 0 13 0 517
2022 316 64 67 74 0 0 16 0 537
2023 309 54 57 79 0 0 15 0 514
2024 284 51 64 85 0 0 14 0 498

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 Ridge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 616 40.7 15.1 13.1
2007 719 46.4 15.5 13.5
2008 775 50.0 15.5 11.9
2009 826 52.6 15.7 13.8
2010 631 49.0 12.8 15.8
2011 667 47.5 14.0 13.6
2012 589 42.4 13.8 20.2
2013 604 42.1 14.3 22.2
2014 626 44.1 14.1 22
2015 657 43.0 15.2 24
2016 614 43.0 14.2 28.2
2017 621 42.0 14.7 22.9
2018 667 44.1 15.1 26.7
2019 680 45.6 14.9 29.1
2020 549 42.3 12.9 26.2
2021 517 42.6 12.1 22.4
2022 537 40.5 13.2 24.4
2023 514 39.3 13.0 25.3
2024 498 37.5 13.2 27.7

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 Ridge

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 616 40.7 15.1 13.1
2007 719 46.4 15.5 13.5
2008 775 50.0 15.5 11.9
2009 826 52.6 15.7 13.8
2010 631 49.0 12.8 15.8
2011 667 47.5 14.0 13.6
2012 589 42.4 13.8 20.2
2013 604 42.1 14.3 22.2
2014 626 44.1 14.1 22
2015 657 43.0 15.2 24
2016 614 43.0 14.2 28.2
2017 621 42.0 14.7 22.9
2018 667 44.1 15.1 26.7
2019 680 45.6 14.9 29.1
2020 549 42.3 12.9 26.2
2021 517 42.6 12.1 22.4
2022 537 40.5 13.2 24.4
2023 514 39.3 13.0 25.3
2024 498 37.5 13.2 27.7

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 Ridge

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $733 (8.9%) $7,476 (91.1%) $8,209
2020 $798 (8.6%) $8,485 (91.4%) $9,283
2021 $1,033 (10.0%) $9,338 (90.0%) $10,372

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Ridge

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 378th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 387th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Forest Ridge)5863
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (College Station Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge)6863
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (College Station Independent School District (Isd))5950
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Forest Ridge)6674
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (College Station Independent School District (Isd))5152
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Ridge)6176
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (College Station Independent School District (Isd))5454
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students680514
 24.4%
African American8154
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian9857
 41.8%
Hispanic10679
 25.5%
Pacific Islander00
White377309
 18%
Two or More Races1815
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.1%25.3%
 3.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Ridge

Students at Forest Ridge are 57% White, 17% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 498 students attended Forest Ridge.

Students who attend Forest Ridge usually go on to attend:

Middle : A & M Consolidated Middle
Middle : Oakwood Intermediate
High : A & M Cons High School

Yes. Forest Ridge ranks in the top 6.2% of Texas 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 Texas Education Agency.

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