FORESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.forestville.com

236 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Forestville Elementary School, located at 12 Water Street in Forestville, New York, serves as a central pillar of the local community, providing foundational education to students in the surrounding area. As part of the Forestville Central School District, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet New York State educational standards, the school aims to equip young learners with the essential skills, critical thinking abilities, and social development necessary for their future transitions into middle and high school.

The school is characterized by its small-town community atmosphere, where the faculty and staff emphasize a supportive and inclusive culture. Through its official website, http://www.forestville.com, the district maintains transparent communication with families, providing resources, updates, and information regarding extracurricular activities and student life. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, Forestville Elementary strives to create a nurturing space that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

236

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORESTVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	23
Black	1
Two or More	8

White
204 (86.4 %)
Hispanic
23 (9.7 %)
Two or More
8 (3.4 %)
Black
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:	FORESTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(716)965-2742
Website:	http://www.forestville.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 33

Ungraded 4