Excellent
#23 of 302 schools in RI
Top 7% in state
Forest Park El. School
Elementary School · North Kingstown · North Kingstown, RI
A North Kingstown elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 Woodlawn Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Forest Park El. School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Forest Park El. 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Kingstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,457
Median home value
$461,700
Median rent
$1,188/mo
College educated
49.3%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02852; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne M. Henseler QuidnessetEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| West Bay Christian Academy (elementary)Private · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook Farms SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–2 | 1.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| George Hanaford SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 3–5 | 2.2 mi | 276 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Kingstown
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,454NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Forest Park El. School is listed in North Kingstown; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Forest Park El. School
Forest Park El. School is a public elementary school in North Kingstown, RI, part of North Kingstown, serving approximately 282 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (401) 541-6380
- Area population (ZIP 02852)
- 23,269
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 · 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.
- 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 02852; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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