Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 71 Forest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 71 Forest's student population of 516 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 71 Forest ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 71 Forest is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3191 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
63%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
28%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 71 Forest's ranking?
P.s. 71 Forest is ranked #3191 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 71 Forest often compared to?
P.s. 71 Forestis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 88 Seneca by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 71 Forest?
516 students attend P.s. 71 Forest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of P.s. 71 Forest students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 71 Forest?
P.s. 71 Forest has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 71 Forest offer ?
P.s. 71 Forest offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 71 Forest part of?
P.s. 71 Forest is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
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