FORESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FORESTER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTHSIDE ISD school district, located in SAN ANTONIO, TX with about 940 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 60 teachers, FORESTER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

FORESTER ELementary School is a public school located in the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas. Serving students in the pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade levels, the school is situated in a growing suburban area of the far West Side. As part of the NISD system, the school follows the district’s core curriculum, which emphasizes foundational academic skills, literacy, and mathematics, while providing a variety of support programs to cater to the diverse needs of its student population.

The school is known for its community-focused environment, where faculty and staff strive to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere. Beyond standard classroom instruction, FORESTER ELementary typically offers various extracurricular activities, enrichment opportunities, and family engagement events to support holistic student development. By maintaining a commitment to the district’s standards of excellence, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the middle school level.

For more information, contact FORESTER EL at (210) 397-0200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.