FOREST CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1010 SAND LAKE RD
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0502

793 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest City Elementary School, located in Altamonte Springs, Florida, operates as part of the Seminole County Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse population of primary-level students and is committed to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing students for middle school success. As a public institution, it adheres to state curriculum standards while leveraging district resources to support classroom instruction and student achievement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Altamonte Springs community, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By offering various programs and initiatives, Forest City Elementary aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and lifelong learning. Parents and community members can access ongoing updates regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities through the official Seminole County Public Schools portal provided.

793

Total Students

54.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	198
Hispanic	379
Black	139
Asian	15
Two or More	54
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
379 (47.8 %)
White
198 (25.0 %)
Black
139 (17.5 %)
Two or More
54 (6.8 %)
Asian
15 (1.9 %)
American Indian
7 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SEMINOLE
Phone:	(407)746-1050
Website:	http://www.scps.k12.fl.us/schools/schoolinfopage.cfm?schoolnumber=0502
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	793
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	458
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	122

* 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 33

Kindergarten 97

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 131

Grade 4 135

Grade 5 127