Forest Avenue Elementary

www.hudson.k12.ma.us

284 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hudson, Massachusetts, serving students within the Hudson Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and encouraging curiosity, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future educational endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a balanced approach to instruction and enrichment. As part of the Hudson Public Schools system, Forest Avenue prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and administrators to ensure that every child receives the support necessary to thrive. For families interested in specific district policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an active presence on the Hudson Public Schools website, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

284

Total Students

30.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Avenue Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	55
Black	9
Asian	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
211 (74.3 %)
Hispanic
55 (19.4 %)
Black
9 (3.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Hudson
Phone:	(978)567-6190
Website:	http://www.hudson.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 67