J.V. Forrestal Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

125 Liberty St, Beacon, NY

Beacon City School District

230 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Erik Wright

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1

Math Proficiency
48%

Reading Proficiency
48%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

48%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 9:1 Teachers 25	Full Time Teachers 25
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 52.6%	Female 47%
Male 52.6%	White 50.4%
Female 47%	Economically disadvantaged 37.2%
Hispanic 28.2%	Two or more races 14.1%
Black 6%	Limited English proficient 3.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 1.3%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 parent

7/3/2019

My son tested out of reading intervention in Kindergarten and although we read all summer long, by his 1st grade year it was determined he needed help again. 3 times a week he met with a male teacher for extra reading help from November to February. This plan proved to be highly effective resulting...

5.0 parent

2/24/2018

We have had nothing but lovely experience. My child loves attending school and has grown so much each year acedemically as well as emotionally.

5.0 parent

3/21/2014

We started this school with K and 5th grade students, both of whom had attended high performing schools prior too. I was reluctant for a few reasons, one the reputation was questionable and two, the GreatSchools Rating. I have to say, I am so pleased and happy that our kids are attending this school...

5.0 other

5/18/2010

I attended J.V. Forrestal as a little kid. I am a Forrestal Falcon. No words can describe your home school as a little kid. The teachers were very nice, several could be strict, but they taught you how to be respectful, your hands behind your back while walking formally in the hallways, you didn't t...

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Beacon High School

9th to 12th
Public

New York Dutchess County Beacon 12508

J.V. Forrestal Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Beacon, NY and is served by the Beacon City School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 230 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. J.V. Forrestal Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Beacon High School, Rombout Middle School, Oasis Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Beacon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J.V. Forrestal Elementary School.

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