FOREST LAKE SCHOOL

www.wantaghschools.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

387

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST LAKE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	44
Black	1
Asian	18
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
316 (81.7 %)
Hispanic
44 (11.4 %)
Asian
18 (4.7 %)
Two or More
6 (1.6 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	WANTAGH UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(516)679-6470
Website:	http://www.wantaghschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	23
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 36

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58