Forestlawn Early Learning Center

3975 Forestlawn Ave
Sheffield Lake, OH 44054

172 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Forestlawn Elementary School, located at 3975 Forestlawn Ave in Sheffield Lake, Ohio, is a key educational institution within the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for elementary-aged students. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential skills necessary for students to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.

The culture at Forestlawn is centered on community engagement and the academic growth of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents, the school aims to provide a safe and nurturing space that encourages curiosity and scholastic achievement. As part of a smaller school district, Forestlawn Elementary benefits from a personalized approach to education, allowing staff to focus on the individual needs of its learners while maintaining the standards of the broader district curriculum.

172

Total Students

13.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forestlawn Early Learning Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	14
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	8

White
143 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
14 (8.1 %)
Two or More
8 (4.7 %)
Asian
4 (2.3 %)
Black
3 (1.7 %)

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:	Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City
Phone:	(440)949-4238
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 66

Kindergarten 106