J V Forrestal Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Beacon, New York 12508 · Beacon City School District
#719 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#11659 of 50,301 nationally
About J V Forrestal Elementary School
J V Forrestal Elementary School is a public elementary located in Beacon, in the Beacon City School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 234 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 719th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (58th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 234.
There are 5 schools in Beacon; J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)32.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
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 J V Forrestal Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near J V Forrestal Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rombout Middle School
Beacon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students · 970 m away
Beacon High School
Beacon · Public high · Grades 9–12
831 students · 1.2 km away
Sargent School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
285 students · 1.7 km away
South Avenue School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students · 1.8 km away
Glenham School
Fishkill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students · 2.7 km away
Horizon-on-the-Hudson School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students · 4.3 km away
South Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students · 5.2 km away
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students · 5.7 km away
Fishkill Elementary School
Fishkill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
334 students · 5.8 km away
Balmville School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 5.8 km away
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234 students
Tuttle Avenue School
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233 students
Southlawn School
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Frequently asked questions
Is J V Forrestal Elementary School a good school?
J V Forrestal Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #719 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 J V Forrestal Elementary School rank in New York?
J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks #719 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #11659 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend J V Forrestal Elementary School?
J V Forrestal Elementary School had 234 students in 2025.
Is J V Forrestal Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
J V Forrestal Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near J V Forrestal Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of J V Forrestal Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.