Excellent
#165 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 12% in state
Forest Oaks Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby County · Chelsea, AL
A Shelby County elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Hornet Parkway, Chelsea, AL 35043
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 93% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Oaks Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 39 points since 2020, reaching 93% in 2024, across a 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Oaks Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low45/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,588
Median home value
$347,500
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelsea Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| Calera ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–2 | Not available | 750 | Compare → |
| Inverness Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–3 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Mt Laurel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | Not available | 481 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Shelby County
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #7 of 29
- District spending per student
- $12,436NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Oaks Elementary School is listed in Shelby County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Oaks Elementary School
Forest Oaks Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chelsea, AL, part of Shelby County, serving approximately 643 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #165 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Oaks Elementary School
What grades does Forest Oaks Elementary School serve?
Forest Oaks Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Oaks Elementary School?
Forest Oaks Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Oaks Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Oaks Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Oaks Elementary School rank in AL?
Forest Oaks Elementary School ranks #165 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Forest Oaks Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Oaks Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Forest Oaks Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Oaks Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Forest Oaks Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Oaks Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Oaks Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Oaks Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Oaks Elementary School?
27.4% of students at Forest Oaks Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (205) 682-7220
- Area population (ZIP 35043)
- 15,068
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35043; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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