FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Forest Municipal School District school district, located in FOREST, MS with about 780 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 513 Cleveland Street in Forest, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Forest Municipal School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and foundational social skills. The school operates under the mission of the Forest Municipal School District, which emphasizes creating an engaging atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success and lifelong learning.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Forest, Mississippi, serving as a hub for local families and students. By offering a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, Forest Elementary strives to support student growth through dedicated instruction and community involvement. For parents and community members seeking updated information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official online presence at http://www.forest.k12.ms.us.
For more information, contact FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (601) 469-3073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FOREST, MS 39074
(601) 469-3073
http://www.forest.k12.ms.us
FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FOREST, MS with about 780 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forest Municipal School District
- Total Students:
- 780
- Teachers:
- 41.78
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 3
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 780 students
- Black or African American
- 44.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.4%
- White
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.9%
- Male
- 49.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.