Forrest Road Elementary School

6400 Forrest Rd
Columbus, GA 31907

muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/FOR

404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forrest Road Elementary School, located in Columbus, Georgia, is a public school serving students as part of the Muscogee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Forrest Road strives to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success within the district.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the partnership between parents, teachers, and staff. Through various school programs and resources, Forrest Road Elementary works to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, aiming to provide a safe, inclusive, and effective learning space for all children in the community.

404

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forrest Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	22
Black	348
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Black
348 (86.1 %)
Two or More
23 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
22 (5.4 %)
White
9 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Muscogee County
Phone:	(706)565-3062
Website:	http://muscogee.k12.ga.us/Schools/FOR
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 96

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forrest Road Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	96
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forrest Road Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	190	47%
Male	214	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)