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Tomahawk Elementary School vs. Forest Elementary School

Should you attend Tomahawk Elementary School or Forest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Tomahawk Elementary School
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Forest Elementary School
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Tomahawk Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Forest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tomahawk Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
679 students
362 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tomahawk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tomahawk Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Forest Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tomahawk Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Forest Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tomahawk Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Campbell County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Forest Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bedford County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#572 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#197 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tomahawk Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Forest Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
82%
(Top 20% in VA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tomahawk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tomahawk Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Campbell County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Forest Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bedford County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
n/a

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tomahawk Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Forest Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
47
-
Kindergarten Students
98
55
Grade 1 Students
110
66
Grade 2 Students
108
68
Grade 3 Students
111
56
Grade 4 Students
105
68
Grade 5 Students
100
49

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tomahawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Campbell County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bedford County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tomahawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Campbell County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bedford County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
14%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tomahawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Campbell County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bedford County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tomahawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Campbell County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bedford County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tomahawk Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Campbell County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Forest Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bedford County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.44
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tomahawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Campbell County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bedford County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Tomahawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Campbell County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bedford County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Tomahawk Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Campbell County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Forest Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bedford County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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