FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in WEST BABYLON, NY with about 310 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 23 teachers, FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 AVENUE SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in West Babylon, New York, serving as part of the West Babylon Union Free School District. Situated at 200 Forest Avenue, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, emphasizing academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential learning skills within a supportive, structured environment.
As an integral component of the West Babylon school system, Forest Avenue adheres to the district's broader mission of fostering excellence and preparing students for future success. The school leverages the district’s resources to provide a comprehensive curriculum while maintaining a focus on community engagement. Families and community members can access additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at [www.wbschools.org](http://www.wbschools.org).
For more information, contact FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL at (631) 376-7301 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST BABYLON, NY 11704-5131
(631) 376-7301
http://www.wbschools.org
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST BABYLON, NY with about 310 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 310
- Teachers:
- 23.01
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance 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 310 students
- White
- 43.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 35.5%
- Black or African American
- 14.5%
- Asian
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.9%
- Female
- 52.9%
- Male
- 47.1%
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.