FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Forks El Sch is a public elementary school that is part of the Easton Area SD school district, located in Easton, PA with about 419 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 26 teachers, Forks El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Forks Elementary School, located at 1709 Richmond Rd in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution serving the Forks Township community within the Easton Area School District. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in the early grades, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, the school aims to foster a positive learning environment that encourages social-emotional growth, character development, and active participation in the local school community.

As part of the Easton Area School District, Forks Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school. The school typically engages families through various extracurricular activities, parent-teacher organizations, and community events, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators and parents work together to support student success. With its suburban setting in Easton, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood children, balancing rigorous instructional standards with a supportive approach to childhood education.

For more information, contact Forks El Sch at (610) 250-2536 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1709 Richmond Rd
Easton, PA 18040-8435
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FORKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Easton, PA with about 419 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Easton Area SD
Total Students:
419
Teachers:
26.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 419 students

White
64.7%
Hispanic/Latino
12.6%
Black or African American
11.9%
Asian
8.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.3%
Male
53.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.