Forest School

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410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Elementary School is a public primary school located in West Haven, Connecticut, serving students within the West Haven School District. Situated on Burwell Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like other schools in the district, Forest Elementary aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, preparing students for the transition to middle school.

As part of the broader West Haven Public Schools community, Forest Elementary benefits from the district’s initiatives to integrate technology into the classroom and foster inclusive learning practices. The school maintains a commitment to community involvement, working to bridge the gap between home and school life to ensure student success. For parents and community members, the school’s official website serves as a primary hub for academic calendars, district-wide policy information, and resources regarding school events and administrative updates.

410

Total Students

38.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	197
Black	120
Asian	11
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
197 (48.0 %)
Black
120 (29.3 %)
White
59 (14.4 %)
Two or More
22 (5.4 %)
Asian
11 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Haven School District
Phone:	(203)931-6800
Website:	http://www.whschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	79
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	183	44.6%
Male	227	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)