Public elementary schoolGrades PK–5Richardson ISD

Forest Lane Academy

9663 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 · (469) 593-1850

B
85 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 17 points from 2025Up from a D (68) in 2025.
623students
13.7students per teacher
93.4%attendance
15thof 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools
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DDFACDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Forest Lane Academy has earned an A in 0 of its 5 A–F ratings since 2019. In 2022, TEA labeled campuses that would have scored below a C “Not Rated: SB 1365.”

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementD · 67

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 87

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 80

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Forest Lane Academy tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Richardson ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level61%
Meets grade level31%
Richardson ISD elementary schools: 50.6%
Masters grade level11%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

623students in 2024–25Up 13% from 552 the year before
13.7students per teacher46 full-time teachers
24.8average class sizeRichardson ISD elementary schools: 22.2
5.4 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$66,429average teacher base pay
95.2%from low-income familiesRichardson ISD elementary schools: 56.1%
31.9%English learners
3%in gifted & talented
25.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 54.7%Hispanic 24.4%Asian 10.8%White 5%Two or More Races 4.8%

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DAikin ElementaryRichardson ISD · 69 · 0.3 mi DAudelia Creek ElementaryRichardson ISD · 67 · 0.8 mi FSkyview ElementaryRichardson ISD · 53 · 0.8 mi AHarmony Science Academy - DallasHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 93 · 1.1 mi CForestridge ElementaryRichardson ISD · 78 · 1.2 mi DRichland ElementaryRichardson ISD · 66 · 1.5 mi PAutism Treatment Center Day School ProgramPrivate · 2–12 · 1.2 mi PCalvary Lutheran SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 1.7 mi PScofield Christian SchoolPrivate · PK–6 · 1.9 mi
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Questions about Forest Lane Academy

What is Forest Lane Academy’s TEA rating?

Forest Lane Academy earned a B (85 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a D (68) in 2025.

What grades does Forest Lane Academy serve?

Grades PK–5. It’s part of Richardson ISD, at 9663 Forest Ln in Dallas.

How many students go to Forest Lane Academy?

623 students in 2024–25, up 13% from 552 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

How does Forest Lane Academy compare with other Richardson ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 15th of 37 Richardson ISD elementary schools (tied with 3 others). 27% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Forest Lane Academy?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Richardson ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.