Forestdale

www.maldenps.org/forestdale

594 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Forestdale School, located at 74 Sylvan Street in Malden, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Malden Public Schools district. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Forestdale aims to equip students with the essential skills needed for lifelong learning, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking in their formative years.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on building a positive school culture and encouraging community involvement. Forestdale promotes collaborative relationships between educators, students, and families to ensure that every child feels valued and prepared for success. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create an environment where students can flourish, develop character, and achieve their full potential within the broader Malden community.

594

Total Students

50.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forestdale
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	148
Black	93
Asian	72
Two or More	35

White
245 (41.3 %)
Hispanic
148 (25.0 %)
Black
93 (15.7 %)
Asian
72 (12.1 %)
Two or More
35 (5.9 %)

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:	Malden
Phone:	(781)397-7326
Website:	http://www.maldenps.org/forestdale
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	594
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 61

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 69

Grade 7 80

Grade 8 86