FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.southcolonieschools.org

304 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Park Elementary School is a public school located in Albany, New York, serving as part of the South Colonie Central School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and community building. Its curriculum is designed to align with New York State learning standards, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

As a member of the South Colonie community, Forest Park emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and students to foster a supportive learning atmosphere. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources and pedagogical approach to offer a well-rounded experience, which typically includes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for enrichment. For families seeking specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website provides a central hub for communication and administrative updates.

304

Total Students

24.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	163
Hispanic	29
Black	28
Asian	54
Two or More	30

White
163 (53.6 %)
Asian
54 (17.8 %)
Two or More
30 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.5 %)
Black
28 (9.2 %)

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:	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)869-3006
Website:	http://www.southcolonieschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 58

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 68

Ungraded 14