PARK FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Park Forest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 334 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 17 teachers, Park Forest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Park Forest Elementary School, located on Elain Street in Baton Rouge, serves as a foundational educational institution within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The school is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic development, typically catering to students from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grade levels. As part of the local community, the school emphasizes the importance of literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Park Forest is characterized by a commitment to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators. Like many schools in the Baton Rouge area, it strives to address the diverse needs of its student body through a combination of classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and community involvement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a consistent school culture, Park Forest Elementary plays a vital role in the academic development of children in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.

For more information, contact Park Forest Elementary School at (225) 272-0814 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.