John A. Forrest Elementary School

forrest.fairlawnschools.org/

269 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

John A. Forrest Elementary School is a public school located in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, serving students from kindergarten through grade five. As part of the Fair Lawn Public School District, the school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also fostering a supportive environment that encourages the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement, which plays a vital role in enhancing the educational experience. With a dedicated staff, John A. Forrest focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its learners by offering various support services and extracurricular opportunities. Located in a quiet residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, striving to prepare students for academic success while cultivating them into responsible and engaged citizens.

269

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John A. Forrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	134
Hispanic	74
Black	4
Asian	46
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

White
134 (49.8 %)
Hispanic
74 (27.5 %)
Asian
46 (17.1 %)
Two or More
10 (3.7 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Fair Lawn Public School District
Phone:	(201)794-5565
Website:	http://forrest.fairlawnschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	21
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 42

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Ungraded 19