FOREST HILL EL

forestamaisd.sharpschool.com/

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hill Elementary is a public school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving students as part of the Amarillo Independent School District. Situated on Amarillo Boulevard East, the school acts as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on core academic development and the personal growth of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere designed to prepare young learners for their future academic careers through a structured curriculum and faculty dedicated to student success.

As a member of the Amarillo ISD, Forest Hill Elementary integrates district-wide standards while fostering its own unique school culture. The school maintains a digital presence through its official website, which serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and community resources. By prioritizing community engagement and educational excellence, the school strives to create a safe and productive environment that encourages student participation and long-term academic achievement.

494

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HILL EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	48
Hispanic	410
Black	18
Asian	9
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
410 (83.0 %)
White
48 (9.7 %)
Black
18 (3.6 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AMARILLO ISD
Phone:	(806)326-4400
Website:	http://forestamaisd.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 70

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOREST HILL EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	70
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOREST HILL EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	246	49.8%
Male	248	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)