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John A. Forrest Elementary School

10 - 00 Hopper Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, United States

+1 (201) 794-5565

http://forrest.fairlawnschools.org/

5.5

Overall Rating

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John A. Forrest Elementary School Overview

About This School

John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public elementary in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving 258 students in grades K-4. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 52% in ELA and 57% in math. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 27 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $84,413. The student body at the school is 54% male and 46% female. Demographically, the population consists of 46% White, 28% Hispanic, 21% Asian, 4% Two or More Races, and 2% Black students.

258

Total Students

K-4

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

27 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts52%

Mathematics57%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-4

County

Bergen County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

John A. Forrest Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

52%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 69%State Avg: 50%

57%

Mathematics

City Avg: 67%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.8:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

John A. Forrest Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$84,413

City Avg: $84,413

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor:1

John A. Forrest Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.26%

Male

45.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 258 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White45.74%

Hispanic27.91%

Asian20.54%

Black1.55%

Two or More Races4.26%

Native American0%

John A. Forrest Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About John A. Forrest Elementary School

Q: What is John A. Forrest Elementary School?

A: John A. Forrest Elementary School is a elementary public located in Fair Lawn.

Q: How many students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School?

A: John A. Forrest Elementary School has approximately 258 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about John A. Forrest Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About John A. Forrest Elementary School - Fair Lawn, NJ

Quick Facts about John A. Forrest Elementary School
School Name	John A. Forrest Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-4
Location	10 - 00 Hopper Ave, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410, Fair Lawn, NJ
County	Bergen County
Phone	+1 (201) 794-5565
Total Students	258
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	27
Rating	5.5/10
ELA Proficiency	52%
Math Proficiency	57%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about John A. Forrest Elementary School

What is John A. Forrest Elementary School?

John A. Forrest Elementary School is a elementary public located in Fair Lawn.

How many students attend John A. Forrest Elementary School?

John A. Forrest Elementary School has approximately 258 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John A. Forrest Elementary School is 9:1.

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