FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL

www.wbschools.org

271 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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).

271

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	106
Black	34
Asian	7
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
112 (41.3 %)
Hispanic
106 (39.1 %)
Black
34 (12.5 %)
Two or More
11 (4.1 %)
Asian
7 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	WEST BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)376-7301
Website:	http://www.wbschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 47

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 35