FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALM BEACH school district, located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 825 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 68 teachers, FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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 HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Purdy Lane in West Palm Beach, Florida, serves as a local educational hub within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, the institution emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the West Palm Beach area.
Beyond the classroom, Forest Hill Elementary works to integrate community and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school encourages a collaborative culture where educators and families work together to support student growth, both socially and academically. With a focus on providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere, the school plays an essential role in the local neighborhood, offering resources and programs designed to help young learners build confidence and meet state educational standards.
For more information, contact FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (561) 432-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33415-7101
(561) 432-2300
FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST PALM BEACH, FL with about 825 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PALM BEACH
- Total Students:
- 825
- Teachers:
- 68
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 825 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 65.6%
- Black or African American
- 18.9%
- White
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.