FORSAN EL

FORSAN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORSAN ISD school district, located in BIG SPRING, TX with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 22 teachers, FORSAN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

FORSAN ELementary is a public school located in Big Spring, Texas, serving as a primary educational institution within the Forsan Independent School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged students, emphasizing core academic development and social growth in a supportive, small-town learning environment.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Region 18 Education Service Center, which supports its commitment to meeting state educational standards. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with parents and the community, offering resources and updates regarding student life, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Being part of the Forsan ISD, the elementary school is known for fostering a close-knit school culture that prioritizes student engagement and preparation for higher grade levels.

For more information, contact FORSAN EL at (432) 457-0091 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

500 W MAIN ST
BIG SPRING, TX 79733
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FORSAN EL is a public Title I school in BIG SPRING, TX with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORSAN ISD
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
22.94
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 387 students

White
60.5%
Hispanic/Latino
33.6%
Black or African American
1.8%
Asian
1.8%
Two or more races
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
53.0%
Male
47.0%

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.