FOREST OAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Forest Oak Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District school district, located in Newark, DE with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Forest Oak Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Oak Elementary School is a public school located in Newark, Delaware, serving students within the Christina School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards, emphasizing foundational skills in reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating programs that encourage student engagement and community involvement.

The school strives to create a partnership between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child has the resources needed to succeed. Beyond core academics, Forest Oak typically offers a variety of school-wide activities and extracurricular opportunities intended to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of school spirit. While the official website serves as a primary hub for administrative updates, event calendars, and academic resources, the school remains committed to maintaining a communicative and collaborative atmosphere for the local Newark community.

For more information, contact Forest Oak Elementary School at (302) 454-3420 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.