At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392
John A. Forrest Elementary School: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
9.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 266
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about John A. Forrest Elementary School
John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Fair Lawn. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Fair Lawn Public School District. NCES reports 258 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.9%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John A. Forrest Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.7%
- Hispanic27.9%
- Black1.6%
- Asian20.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Fair Lawn Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lyncrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
185 reported students
Westmoreland Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
359 reported students
Warren Point Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
391 reported students
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
392 reported students
Radburn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
445 reported students
Memorial Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
655 reported students
Public schools near John A. Forrest Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | PK–04 | 359 | 0.5 mi |
| Lyncrest Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 185 | 0.5 mi |
| School 18 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–08 | 601 | 1 mi |
| Radburn Elementary School Elementary · Fair Lawn Public School District | KG–04 | 445 | 1.1 mi |
| School 26 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | PK–08 | 419 | 1.1 mi |
| School 1 Elementary · Paterson Public School District | KG–05 | 217 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John A. Forrest Elementary School
What grades does John A. Forrest Elementary School serve?
John A. Forrest Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fair Lawn Public School District.
How many students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School?
John A. Forrest Elementary School reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 266 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 258 students and 27.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John A. Forrest Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fair Lawn Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John A. Forrest Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John A. Forrest Elementary School in?
John A. Forrest Elementary School is part of Fair Lawn Public School District, based in Fair Lawn, NJ, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John A. Forrest Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Westmoreland Elementary School (0.5 mi), Lyncrest Elementary School (0.5 mi), School 18 (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.