Forest Park Elementary School

250 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School, located at 800 S. Alabama St. in Brazil, Indiana, serves as a central pillar of the local community within the Clay Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing foundational academic skills alongside personal growth. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare young learners for future success by encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development.

Beyond the classroom, Forest Park Elementary is known for cultivating a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Brazil community. The school environment is structured to promote inclusivity and school spirit, often hosting events and initiatives that involve parents in the educational journey. Through its commitment to high standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Forest Park works to ensure that every student feels valued while gaining the essential tools needed to excel in their academic pursuits.

250

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
229 (91.6 %)
Two or More
11 (4.4 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Clay Community Schools
Phone:	(812)443-7621
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	250
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 37

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 26