Forest Hills School

www.florencek12.org/ForestHills/index.html

831 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Hills School, located at 101 Stovall Dr in Florence, Alabama, is a public elementary school serving students in the Florence City School District. The school is known for its commitment to foundational academic growth, providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. As part of the Florence City system, the school benefits from a community-focused approach that encourages parental involvement and strives to prepare young students for success in their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Forest Hills is recognized for maintaining a traditional neighborhood school atmosphere while integrating modern educational standards. The campus offers various extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to foster a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between educators, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a safe and engaging climate where children can develop both their intellectual abilities and their personal character.

831

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Hills School
Demographic	Student Count
White	538
Hispanic	50
Black	144
Asian	5
Two or More	94

White
538 (64.7 %)
Black
144 (17.3 %)
Two or More
94 (11.3 %)
Hispanic
50 (6.0 %)
Asian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence City
Phone:	(256)768-2500
Website:	http://www.florencek12.org/ForestHills/index.html
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	831
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	422
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 182

Grade 1 179

Grade 2 164

Grade 3 160

Grade 4 146