FOREST LAKE SCHOOL

FOREST LAKE SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WANTAGH, NY with about 363 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, FOREST LAKE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 LAKE SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Wantagh, New York, serving students in the Wantagh Union Free School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school fosters a supportive learning environment designed to help young students build a strong educational foundation. The school places a high priority on engaging the local community and maintaining strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a well-rounded school experience.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating opportunities for arts and physical education. By leveraging the resources of the Wantagh school district, Forest Lake provides various programs aimed at supporting social-emotional growth and academic enrichment. As part of a highly regarded district, FOREST LAKE SCHOOL strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love of learning.

For more information, contact FOREST LAKE SCHOOL at (516) 679-6470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3100 BELTAGH AVE
WANTAGH, NY 11793-2599
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FOREST LAKE SCHOOL is a public school in WANTAGH, NY with about 363 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
363
Teachers:
22.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 363 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FOREST LAKE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian
1.7%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.