SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER

SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Forrest County School District school district, located in Brooklyn, MS with about 620 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 40 teachers, SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER, located in Brooklyn, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Forrest County School District. As an "attendance center," the school typically serves students across a wide range of grade levels, functioning as a central hub for the local community's K-12 educational needs. The school’s mission is rooted in fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparation for future success, adhering to the district's broader educational standards and initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER is known for being an integral part of the Brooklyn community. The school offers various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations designed to encourage well-rounded development and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to create a collaborative culture that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body while maintaining a focus on rigorous instruction and student achievement.

For more information, contact SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER at (601) 545-7714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8 Burborne Street
Brooklyn, MS 39425
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SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER is a public Title I school in Brooklyn, MS with about 620 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Mississippi

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
620
Teachers:
40.02
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 620 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH FORREST ATTENDANCE CENTER is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.1%
Black or African American
5.0%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.