Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Forestlawn Early Learning Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forestlawn Early Learning Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Forestlawn Early Learning Center's student population of 179 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forestlawn Early Learning Center is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
79%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forestlawn Early Learning Center often compared to?
Forestlawn Early Learning Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Knollwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% OH state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% OH state average).
How many students attend Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
179 students attend Forestlawn Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Forestlawn Early Learning Center students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forestlawn Early Learning Center?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Forestlawn Early Learning Center offer ?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Forestlawn Early Learning Center part of?
Forestlawn Early Learning Center is part of Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District.
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