BELLE FOREST COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Belle Forest Community School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools school district, located in Memphis, TN with about 1,219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 56 teachers, Belle Forest Community School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Belle Forest Community School, located in the Ridgeway area of Memphis, Tennessee, operates as a Pre-K through 5th-grade institution within the Shelby County Schools district. As a "Community School," the institution functions as more than just a traditional academic center; it serves as a centralized hub designed to support the holistic needs of its students and the surrounding neighborhood. By integrating rigorous classroom instruction with comprehensive support services, the school aims to remove barriers to learning and foster a collaborative environment between educators, families, and local partners.

The school’s mission emphasizes the importance of equity, character development, and academic achievement in a diverse urban setting. Through various partnerships and community-focused initiatives, Belle Forest strives to provide students with extracurricular opportunities, health resources, and family engagement programs that extend beyond the standard curriculum. By positioning itself as a cornerstone of the Ridgeway community, Belle Forest Community School works to empower its students to succeed both academically and as active, well-rounded members of their community.

For more information, contact Belle Forest Community School at (901) 416-7200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.