FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School, located in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a public school serving the local community within the Palm Beach County School District. Situated on SW 3rd Street, the school is positioned as a foundational academic institution for neighborhood families, providing primary education with a focus on core curriculum standards, literacy, and student development.

The school operates as a community-centered environment that emphasizes the educational growth of its diverse student body. By utilizing resources provided through the district, Forest Park Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions by fostering essential academic skills and promoting a supportive learning atmosphere. Families interested in specific school policies, calendars, or current programs can typically find updated information through the district’s portal or the school’s official communications channels.

571

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	100
Black	419
Asian	5
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Black
419 (73.4 %)
Hispanic
100 (17.5 %)
White
29 (5.1 %)
Two or More
16 (2.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)292-6900
Website:	http://fpes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	414
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 39

Kindergarten 107

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 76

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	92
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	76

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	46.9%
Male	303	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)