Forest Park Elementary School

Summary:

Forest Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Portland, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 328 students. This school is part of the Portland School District 1J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Forest Park Elementary School has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Oregon, ranking within the top 15 schools in the state for the past several years. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating exceptional academic performance and student outcomes. This is evident in the school's consistently high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, which significantly outperform the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 77.8% compared to 56.3% in the district and 39% statewide, and its 5th grade Math proficiency rate was 74.5% compared to 46.8% in the district and 31.4% statewide.

While Forest Park Elementary School outperforms the nearby Beaverton School District schools in most academic areas, there are a few schools, such as Findley Elementary and Bonny Slope Elementary, that also demonstrate exceptional academic performance and are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. This suggests that the Beaverton School District as a whole is a high-performing district, providing a strong educational environment for students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 9935 NW Durrett St
       Portland, OR  97229-9183


(503) 916-5400

District: Portland School District 1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,085 Help


Students who attend Forest Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Sylvan Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.8 Help
Number of students:  321

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
Asian:
21.5%
Two or more races:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.9% Help


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Compare Details Forest Park Elementary School ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 4th among 60 ranked elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.25. (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 Forest Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), Asian (21.5%), two or more races (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Forest Park Elementary School is 20.8. 56 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Forest Park Elementary School is $20,085. 44 elementary schools in the Portland School District 1J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Forest Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Forest Park Elementary School 9th of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Forest Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Portland School District 1J:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland School District 1J 17th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Forest Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.44 9th 586 98.5%
2005 88.48 2nd 629 99.7%
2006 85.15 15th 636 97.6%
2007 93.74 8th 652 98.8%
2008 90.89 5th 655 99.2%
2009 89.88 8th 665 98.8%
2010 89.52 7th 674 99.0%
2011 91.34 9th 695 98.7%
2012 91.90 26th 730 96.4%
2013 93.09 22nd 707 96.9%
2014 90.11 38th 695 94.5%
2015 97.20 5th 706 99.3%
2016 97.63 5th 697 99.3%
2017 97.31 8th 701 98.9%
2018 96.77 12th 709 98.3%
2019 97.00 13th 705 98.2%
2022 98.45 7th 706 99.0%
2023 96.98 15th 706 97.9%
2024 98.25 9th 710 98.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.06 22nd 212 89.6%
2022 96.76 1st 48 97.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.58 7th 481 98.5%
2023 99.90 1st 231 99.6%
2024 99.88 1st 299 99.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 98.55 6th 703 99.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.94 13th 681 98.1%
2019 97.70 2nd 621 99.7%
2022 97.00 11th 646 98.3%
2023 91.84 42nd 652 93.6%
2024 95.05 24th 658 96.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.68 5th 10 50.0%
2023 73.69 7th 39 82.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.07 6th 680 99.1%
2019 94.67 20th 623 96.8%
2022 98.21 3rd 654 99.5%
2023 95.02 25th 665 96.2%
2024 97.43 12th 662 98.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.11 7th 86 91.9%
2019 84.23 4th 48 91.7%
2022 84.36 6th 39 84.6%
2023 87.86 3rd 39 92.3%
2024 89.15 2nd 41 95.1%
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Rank History for White students at Forest Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.21 12th 683 98.2%
2019 94.66 12th 662 98.2%
2022 95.38 17th 666 97.4%
2023 86.76 57th 656 91.3%
2024 94.84 17th 670 97.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Forest Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 151 4 26 2 1 n/a n/a 0 184
2000 184 3 37 1 1 n/a n/a 0 226
2001 237 2 44 1 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2002 298 2 73 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 298 2 73 3 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 309 7 85 5 1 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 343 6 99 5 1 n/a n/a 2 456
2006 387 7 108 12 1 n/a n/a 0 515
2007 363 10 114 11 0 n/a n/a 10 508
2008 356 9 121 8 0 n/a n/a 8 502
2009 356 13 119 9 0 n/a n/a 15 512
2010 315 8 114 23 0 n/a n/a 41 501
2011 330 9 99 24 0 1 44 0 507
2012 320 6 94 20 1 0 50 0 491
2013 327 10 103 20 2 0 43 0 505
2014 321 10 103 18 1 0 36 0 489
2015 324 8 98 20 1 0 38 0 489
2016 276 7 109 19 1 0 37 0 449
2017 278 7 106 20 0 0 44 0 455
2018 264 12 107 11 0 0 49 0 443
2019 247 13 93 15 0 0 50 0 418
2020 247 9 80 10 0 0 55 1 402
2021 210 6 76 16 1 0 39 0 348
2022 188 4 80 25 0 0 36 0 333
2023 181 7 80 16 0 0 43 1 328
2024 184 7 69 17 0 0 44 0 321

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 184 9.5 19.4 0
2000 226 10.8 20.9 0.4
2001 284 13.0 21.8 0.4
2002 377 17.0 22.2 0.5
2003 377 17.0 22.2 0.5
2004 407 18.8 21.6 0.7
2005 456 20.6 22.1 3.1
2006 515 23.0 22.4 2.1
2007 508 27.7 18.3 0.6
2008 502 23.7 21.2 0.8
2009 512 24.9 20.6 0.8
2010 501 22.4 22.3 2.4
2011 507 21.8 23.2 2.2
2012 491 23.2 21.1 3.5
2013 505 21.9 23.0 1.4
2014 489 20.0 24.4 2
2015 489 22.0 22.2 5.5
2016 449 22.0 20.4 5.6
2017 455 20.5 22.1 2.4
2018 443 22.0 20.1 5.6
2019 418 22.9 18.2 5.5
2020 402 19.5 20.6 5.7
2021 348 17.5 19.8 n/a
2022 333 18.7 17.7 n/a
2023 328 15.9 20.5 3.4
2024 321 15.3 20.8 6.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 184 9.5 19.4 0
2000 226 10.8 20.9 0.4
2001 284 13.0 21.8 0.4
2002 377 17.0 22.2 0.5
2003 377 17.0 22.2 0.5
2004 407 18.8 21.6 0.7
2005 456 20.6 22.1 3.1
2006 515 23.0 22.4 2.1
2007 508 27.7 18.3 0.6
2008 502 23.7 21.2 0.8
2009 512 24.9 20.6 0.8
2010 501 22.4 22.3 2.4
2011 507 21.8 23.2 2.2
2012 491 23.2 21.1 3.5
2013 505 21.9 23.0 1.4
2014 489 20.0 24.4 2
2015 489 22.0 22.2 5.5
2016 449 22.0 20.4 5.6
2017 455 20.5 22.1 2.4
2018 443 22.0 20.1 5.6
2019 418 22.9 18.2 5.5
2020 402 19.5 20.6 5.7
2021 348 17.5 19.8 n/a
2022 333 18.7 17.7 n/a
2023 328 15.9 20.5 3.4
2024 321 15.3 20.8 6.9

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 Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,700
2020 n/a n/a $15,545
2021 n/a n/a $16,766
2022 $1,578 (5.6%) $26,778 (94.4%) $28,356
2023 $1,481 (7.4%) $18,604 (92.6%) $20,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Forest Park 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 13th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 706 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)7568.9
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)55.455.4
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)69.685.1
 15.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)52.856.2
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)90.879.6
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)56.258.1
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)81.683.7
 2.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)4854.3
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Forest Park Elementary School)8880.4
 7.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Portland School District 1J)60.459.8
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Forest Park Elementary School)82.766.7
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Portland School District 1J)43.246.5
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Forest Park Elementary School)66.758.7
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Portland School District 1J)40.644.1
 3.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students418328
 21.5%
African American137
 46.2%
American Indian00
Asian9380
 14%
Hispanic1516
 6.7%
Pacific Islander00
White247181
 26.7%
Two or More Races5043
 14%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients5.5%3.4%
 2.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Park Elementary School

Students at Forest Park Elementary School are 57% White, 21% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes! Forest Park Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 710 Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 321 students attended Forest Park Elementary School.

Students who attend Forest Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Sylvan Middle School
High : Lincoln High School


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

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