Very Good
#346 of 1,288 schools in LA
Top 27% in state
Park Forest Elementary School
Elementary School · East Baton Rouge Parish · Baton Rouge, LA
An East Baton Rouge Parish elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10717 Elaine Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70814
- Math 18% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Park Forest Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Park Forest 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,215/100K
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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
$53,280
Median home value
$181,600
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70814; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geo Prep Academy of Greater Baton RougeCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Northdale Superintendent's AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 373 | Compare → |
| Villa Del Rey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
East Baton Rouge Parish
- Schools in district
- 83
- Rank in district
- #16 of 79
- District spending per student
- $15,471NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Park Forest Elementary School is listed in East Baton Rouge Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Park Forest Elementary School
Park Forest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Baton Rouge, LA, part of East Baton Rouge Parish, serving approximately 483 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #346 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Park Forest Elementary School
What grades does Park Forest Elementary School serve?
Park Forest Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Park Forest Elementary School?
Park Forest Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 483 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Forest Elementary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Park Forest Elementary School rank in LA?
Park Forest Elementary School ranks #346 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Park Forest Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Park Forest Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Park Forest Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Forest Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Park Forest Elementary School a charter school?
No, Park Forest Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Park Forest Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Park Forest Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Forest Elementary School?
73.1% of students at Park Forest 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 483
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (225) 272-0814
- Area population (ZIP 70814)
- 11,424
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 70814; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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