FOREST LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOREST LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in OLDSMAR, FL with about 493 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 38 teachers, FOREST LAKES 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 LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Oldsmar, Florida, is a public school serving students within the Pinellas County School District. As a neighborhood institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best through a variety of classroom instruction, collaborative projects, and extracurricular engagement.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement, often acting as a hub for local families in the Oldsmar area. By leveraging the resources of the Pinellas County school system, Forest Lakes Elementary integrates modern educational standards and technology into its curriculum to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its faculty’s dedication to student growth and its focus on fostering a positive, inclusive school culture, Forest Lakes remains a central pillar of the local Oldsmar educational landscape.

For more information, contact FOREST LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (813) 891-0785 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 PINE AVE N
OLDSMAR, FL 34677-4621
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FOREST LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OLDSMAR, FL with about 493 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PINELLAS
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
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
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 493 students

White
62.1%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
Black or African American
6.3%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.