FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 473 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the historic Hillcrest neighborhood of Little Rock, Arkansas, is a prominent institution within the Little Rock School District. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its long-standing tradition of academic excellence and its strong sense of community. Its location in a vibrant, established neighborhood allows the school to foster a close-knit environment where parental involvement and community partnerships play a significant role in the daily educational experience.
The school is known for providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student development through extracurricular activities. By leveraging its affiliation with the Little Rock School District, Forest Park utilizes diverse resources to support a varied student body, aiming to create a challenging yet nurturing atmosphere. With a focus on preparing young learners for middle school and beyond, Forest Park Elementary continues to be a staple of the local educational landscape, committed to fostering both the intellectual and social growth of its students.
For more information, contact FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (501) 447-4500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
http://www.lrsd.org
FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in LITTLE ROCK, AR with about 473 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 473
- Teachers:
- 26.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 473 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 74.6%
- Black or African American
- 15.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 3.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.