Forest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Williamsville, New York 14221 · Williamsville Central School District
#393 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#5302 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Elementary School
Forest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Williamsville, in the Williamsville Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 515 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 393rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (92th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (72th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 515.
There are 11 schools in Williamsville; Forest Elementary School ranks 9th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)23.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 23.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smallwood Drive School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students · 1.2 km away
Mill Middle School
Williamsville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students · 1.8 km away
Williamsville South High School
Williamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students · 2.4 km away
Maple West Elementary School
Williamsville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
670 students · 2.5 km away
Amherst Central High School
Amherst · Public high · Grades 9–12
865 students · 2.5 km away
Maplemere Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students · 2.6 km away
Amherst Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
646 students · 2.8 km away
Cleveland Hill High School
Cheektowaga · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students · 3.4 km away
Cleveland Hill Elementary School
Cheektowaga · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students · 3.4 km away
Cleveland Hill Middle School
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Brookhaven Elementary School
Brookhaven · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
515 students
Cumberland Head Elementary School
Plattsburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Gotham Avenue School
Elmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
515 students
Bayview Avenue School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades K–4
515 students
Barton Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
515 students
Primrose School
Lincolndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
515 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Elementary School a good school?
Forest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #393 of 2,536 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Elementary School rank in New York?
Forest Elementary School ranks #393 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #5302 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Elementary School?
Forest Elementary School had 515 students in 2025.
Is Forest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.