FORESTRIDGE EL

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Forestridge Elementary, located at 10330 Bunchberry Drive in Dallas, is a dedicated member of the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Situated in a residential area of North Dallas, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing a supportive environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students.

As part of the Richardson ISD community, Forestridge follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum standards, which prioritize core subjects while encouraging student engagement through various enrichment opportunities. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school by maintaining a strong partnership between faculty, parents, and the surrounding community.

561

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORESTRIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	180
Black	180
Asian	143
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

Hispanic
180 (32.1 %)
Black
180 (32.1 %)
Asian
143 (25.5 %)
White
44 (7.8 %)
Two or More
12 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-8500
Website:	http://risd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 64

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORESTRIDGE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	64
Kindergarten	68
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	63
Grade 4	68
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	82

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORESTRIDGE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	274	48.8%
Male	287	51.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)