FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY

forsythwoodses.ocps.net/

476 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forsyth Woods Elementary School, located in East Orlando, is a public school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a sense of community pride and lifelong learning.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and guardians to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular opportunities, and district resources. As part of a large urban school district, Forsyth Woods utilizes a variety of educational technologies and instructional strategies designed to meet the needs of all learners. The faculty and staff prioritize maintaining a safe and inclusive atmosphere, working closely with local families to ensure that every student has access to the tools necessary for their educational and personal development.

476

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	345
Black	41
Asian	9
Two or More	15

Hispanic
345 (72.5 %)
White
66 (13.9 %)
Black
41 (8.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)

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:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)207-7495
Website:	http://forsythwoodses.ocps.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	476
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 60

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	60
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	77
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORSYTH WOODS ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	51.3%
Male	232	48.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)