Forest Lakes Elementary

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Lakes Elementary School, located in Forest Hill, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Harford County. Situated in a quiet, residential setting on Osborne Parkway, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It typically serves the surrounding Forest Lakes community, focusing on foundational education through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Beyond its core academics, Forest Lakes Elementary is recognized for its community-oriented atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive space where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and enrichment programs. By maintaining close ties with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

428

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Lakes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	25
Black	21
Asian	11
Two or More	24

White
347 (81.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.8 %)
Two or More
24 (5.6 %)
Black
21 (4.9 %)
Asian
11 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-4262
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 51

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Lakes Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	97
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Lakes Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	200	46.7%
Male	228	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)