Forest Park Elementary School

www.eastpointeschools.org

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School, located at 18361 Forest Ave in Eastpointe, Michigan, is a public school serving students within the East Detroit Public Schools district. The school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged children, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of the Eastpointe community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, social development, and the acquisition of essential skills needed for academic success in higher grades.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Forest Park Elementary often prioritizes building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community to support the holistic needs of its students. The school typically engages in initiatives that promote character development and classroom inclusivity, aiming to create a welcoming atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing localized resources and adhering to state educational standards, Forest Park Elementary serves as a vital neighborhood hub focused on preparing young learners for their future academic journeys.

294

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	6
Black	234
Asian	2
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
234 (79.6 %)
White
40 (13.6 %)
Two or More
11 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (2.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Eastpointe Community Schools
Phone:	(586)533-3300
Website:	http://www.eastpointeschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 102

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 97