Green Forest Elementary School

About Green Forest Elementary School

Green Forest Elementary School is an excellent educational institution located in the heart of the city. It is a public school that serves students from kindergarten to fifth grade. The school has a strong focus on providing a quality education that is tailored to each student’s individual needs.
Green Forest Elementary School is dedicated to providing a safe, secure, and nurturing learning environment for all students. The school has a rigorous academic program that includes core subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. Additionally, the school offers a wide variety of elective courses that allow students to explore their interests.
The school is committed to providing a variety of extracurricular activities such as music, art, and sports. These activities are designed to help students develop their skills and interests in a fun and engaging way. The school also offers a variety of clubs and organizations that allow students to explore their passions and develop leadership skills.
Green Forest Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school has an experienced and dedicated staff that is committed to helping each student reach their full potential.

Address:	601 School Dr Green Forest, AR 72638
Phone:	(870) 438-5205
Site:	www.gf.k12.ar.us
Grades:	Pre-K – 3
Enrollment:	429 students

Overview Green Forest Elementary School

Green Forest Elementary School serves 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Green Forest Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Green Forest Elementary School

Green Forest Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Green Forest Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.