Forest Park Magnet Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Hispanic
1%
19%
Black
90%
22%
White
7%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Roanoke City Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Forest Park Magnet Elementary School?
286 students attend Forest Park Magnet Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Forest Park Magnet Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Forest Park Magnet Elementary School?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Forest Park Magnet Elementary School offer ?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Park Magnet Elementary School part of?
Forest Park Magnet Elementary School is part of Roanoke City Public Schools.
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