Forest Elementary School
Williamsville, NY · Williamsville Central School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Suburb, large
462nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
250 N FOREST RD, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716)626-9800NCES ID 363147004211Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elementary School 462nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2019 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate · no science: NY tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 513 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.0% | 78.2% | ▼ 8.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 7.8% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 5.7% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 2.7% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 3.3% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $424K in zip 14221 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Forest Elementary School
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ELA 12% ▼57 · Math 17% ▼63Compare
What school district is Forest Elementary School in?
Forest Elementary School is part of the Williamsville Central School District district in Williamsville, New York.
Is Forest Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elementary School 462nd of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Elementary School?
White 78%, Hispanic 8%, Two or more races 6%, Black 5% (513 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14221 is $424K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.