Excellent
#23 of 302 schools in RI
Top 7% in state
Forest Park El. School
Elementary School · North Kingstown
50 Woodlawn Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
8.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#23 of 302
In North Kingstown
#5 of 8
public schools
In district
#5 of 8
North Kingstown
Academic performance
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Forest Park El. School
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About Forest Park El. School
Forest Park El. School is a public elementary school in North Kingstown, RI, part of North Kingstown. Forest Park El.
School serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Forest Park El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Forest Park El. School show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 8.5 · Excellent
- District avg 7.6
- RI avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Forest Park El. School — Students at Forest Park El. School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage 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: 8.1/10.
How Forest Park El. School Compares
See how Forest Park El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
50 Woodlawn Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Forest Park El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fishing Cove El. School (rated 8.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is James H. Eldredge School (rated 8.2/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby East Greenwich), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Frenchtown School (rated 7.6/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby East Greenwich), with a comparable rating. For more schools in North Kingstown, see our North Kingstown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Davisville Middle School North Kingstown | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset North Kingstown | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| WEST BAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (ELEMENTARY) North Kingstown | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| LITTLE RED HEN PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN East Greenwich | 1.8 mi | — |
| Archie R. Cole MS East Greenwich | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Meadowbrook Farms School East Greenwich | 1.8 mi | 5.2 |
| George Hanaford School East Greenwich | 2.2 mi | 7.2 |
| OUR LADY OF MERCY SCHOOL East Greenwich | 2.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Fishing Cove El. School North Kingstown | 2.3 mi | 8.8 |
| East Greenwich High East Greenwich | 2.0 mi | 9.4 |
| James H. Eldredge School East Greenwich | 2.5 mi | 8.2 |
| THE STORK'S NEST CHILD ACADEMY - EAST GREENWICH East Greenwich | 2.1 mi | — |
| Stony Lane El. School North Kingstown | 2.6 mi | 7.4 |
| MONTESSORI OF GREENWICH BAY East Greenwich | 2.3 mi | — |
| SWEET PEAS VILLAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL East Greenwich | 2.6 mi | — |
| ROCKY HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL East Greenwich | 3.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Frenchtown School East Greenwich | 2.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Wickford Middle School North Kingstown | 3.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Cedar Hill School Warwick | 4.4 mi | 5.6 |
| North Kingstown Sr. High North Kingstown | 4.5 mi | 9.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02852 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$112,457
Median Home Value
$461,700
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
Population
23,269
College Educated
49.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Avg Commute
26.5 min
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Median Age
45.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ranger School Tiverton, RI | 8.5 |
| Kingston Hill Academy Saunderstown, RI | 8.6 |
| Primrose Hill School Barrington, RI | 8.4 |
| Times2 Elementary School Providence, RI | 8.6 |
| Guiteras School Bristol, RI | 8.3 |
| Narragansett Elementary Narragansett, RI | 8.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Forest Park El. School
What grades does Forest Park El. School serve?
Forest Park El. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Forest Park El. School?
Forest Park El. School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Park El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Park El. School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Forest Park El. School rank in RI?
Forest Park El. School ranks #23 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Forest Park El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Park El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Park El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Forest Park El. School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Forest Park El. School a charter school?
No, Forest Park El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Forest Park El. School a Title I school?
No, Forest Park El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Forest Park El. School?
14.2% of students at Forest Park El. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 14.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (401) 541-6380
Resources & Links
District
North Kingstown- District Enrollment
- 3,781
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,454
- District Rank
- #5 of 8
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