Forest City Elementary School

Forest City Comm School District
1405 W I St
Forest City, IA 50436
487 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Forest City Elementary School, located at 1405 W I St in Forest City, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Forest City Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. As a hub for the local community, it strives to prepare young learners for future success by balancing rigorous curriculum standards with activities that encourage creativity, character development, and active participation.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prioritizes small-town values while maintaining modern educational practices. Families interested in specific school policies, staff directories, or upcoming academic calendars can find detailed information on the official district website at [http://www.forestcity.k12.ia.us](http://www.forestcity.k12.ia.us). Through its dedication to excellence and partnership with parents, Forest City Elementary aims to provide a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential during their formative years.
487
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    399 (81.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    49 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (5.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.2 %)
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: Forest City Comm School District
Phone: (641)585-2670
Website: http://www.forestcity.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 63
Kindergarten 98
Grade 1 75
Grade 2 83
Grade 3 81
Grade 4 87
Gender Ratio