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Forest Hills Elementary

155 Mountain View Ave, Danville, VA 24541Danville City Public Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
209
Students
Total enrolled
$19,837
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 38% vs nat'l
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 25% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 209 students in grades KG–05 in Danville, Virginia.
38% above average funding
District spends $19,837 per pupil, 38% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Forest Hills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Danville, Virginia, serving grades KG–05 with 209 students. The district invests $19,837 per student — 38% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Forest Hills Elementary

209
Total Students
11.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
99%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution107 male · 102 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility99%
National avg 52% · 206 students
Student Composition
35%
10%
45%
Asian4%
White35%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black45%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510111000388

Academic Outcomes at Forest Hills Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 25th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 24541

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,837Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,837
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,728
Student Support$3,769
Administration$2,380
Operations$2,975
Other$1,984
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,837 spent per student, an estimated $8,788 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
27%
State government
46.6%
Local (property tax)
26.6%
Federal programs
26.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,837/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 99% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
G.L.H. Johnson ElementaryEdwin A. Gibson ElementarySchoolfield ElementaryWoodberry Hills Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLEWESTWOOD MIDDLE
↓
High School
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGHGALILEO MAGNET HIGHR.I.S.E Academy at the John M. Langston Campus
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyDanville city
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDanville City Public Schools →
Phone: (434)799-6430
NCES ID: 510111000388
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Danville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Danville City Public Schools
High
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH
1,309 students · 09–12
● 39 opp88% FRL
Mid
O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLE
678 students · 06–08
● 34 opp91% FRL
Mid
WESTWOOD MIDDLE
609 students · 06–08
● 34 opp90% FRL
Elem
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary
545 students · KG–05
● 34 opp122% FRL
Elem
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary
518 students · KG–05
● 39 opp94% FRL
Elem
Schoolfield Elementary
500 students · KG–05
● 39 opp98% FRL
Elem
Woodberry Hills Elementary
394 students · KG–05
● 34 opp98% FRL
Elem
Park Avenue Elementary
366 students · KG–05
● 39 opp98% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
155 Mountain View Ave, Danville, VA 24541
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.