FORSYTH ELEM.

www.forsythpanthers.org

462 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forsyth Elementary School, located in Forsyth, Missouri, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community. Operating as part of the Forsyth R-III School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. Its location on Panther Street reflects the school’s identity and spirit, as students are commonly referred to as the "Panthers."

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, focusing on core academic subjects while providing resources and activities designed to develop student potential. By maintaining a connection to the broader district through its official website, Forsyth Elementary ensures that parents and community members stay informed about school events, curriculum goals, and administrative resources. Overall, the school functions as a foundational institution committed to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle and high school levels.

462

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORSYTH ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	420
Hispanic	10
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	14
American Indian	11

White
420 (90.9 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
American Indian
11 (2.4 %)
Hispanic
10 (2.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Black
3 (0.6 %)

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:	FORSYTH R-III
Phone:	(417)546-6381
Website:	http://www.forsythpanthers.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	462
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 97