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#966 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 39% in state
Forest Street Community Elementary School
Elementary School · ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
651 FOREST ST, Orange, NJ 07050
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Enrollment
385
Student-Teacher
12.4:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 7th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#966 of 2,466
In Orange
#4 of 11
public schools
In district
#5 of 12
ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District
Equity
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Forest Street Community Elementary School
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About Forest Street Community Elementary School
Forest Street Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orange, NJ, part of ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District. Forest Street Community Elementary School serves approximately 385 students, and covers grades Pre-K-7th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Street Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #966 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Forest Street Community Elementary School show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Forest Street Community Elementary School — Students at Forest Street Community Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 49 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.9/10.
How Forest Street Community Elementary School Compares
See how Forest Street Community Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
651 FOREST ST, Orange, NJ 07050
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forest Street Community Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Gregory Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby W. Orange), which scores notably higher. Another option is GOLDA OCH ACADEMY (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby West Orange), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Orange, see our Orange schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07050 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,109
Median Home Value
$336,200
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
Population
33,856
College Educated
21.1%
Homeownership
23.7%
Avg Commute
30.9 min
Poverty Rate
21.1%
Median Age
35.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Street Community Elementary School
What grades does Forest Street Community Elementary School serve?
Forest Street Community Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 7th.
How many students attend Forest Street Community Elementary School?
Forest Street Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 385 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Street Community Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Street Community Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Street Community Elementary School rank in NJ?
Forest Street Community Elementary School ranks #966 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Forest Street Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Street Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Street Community Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Street Community Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Forest Street Community Elementary School a charter school?
No, Forest Street Community Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Street Community Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Forest Street Community Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Street Community Elementary School?
81.0% of students at Forest Street Community 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 7th
- Enrollment
- 385
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (973) 677-4120
Resources & Links
District
ORANGE BOARD OF EDUCATION School District- District Enrollment
- 5,918
- Schools in District
- 12
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $28,729
- District Rank
- #5 of 12
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