FORESTBURG SCHOOL
FORESTBURG SCHOOL is a Title I public school that is part of the FORESTBURG ISD school district, located in FORESTBURG, TX with about 188 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th 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 19 teachers, FORESTBURG SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
FORESTBURG SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Forestburg, Texas, serves as the central educational hub for the Forestburg Independent School District. As a small, close-knit district, the school focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere. The school emphasizes traditional academic values while preparing its students for success in both higher education and the modern workforce.
Reflecting its community-based roots, FORESTBURG SCHOOL acts as a focal point for the town, fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and local families. By leveraging resources through its regional educational service center (ESC 9), the school maintains its commitment to modern instructional standards and extracurricular opportunities despite its intimate size. It serves as a prime example of a rural Texas school dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence while preserving a sense of hometown pride and community involvement.
For more information, contact FORESTBURG SCHOOL at (940) 964-2323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORESTBURG, TX 76239-0415
(940) 964-2323
FORESTBURG SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FORESTBURG, TX with about 188 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Other
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORESTBURG ISD
- Total Students:
- 188
- Teachers:
- 19.3
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 188 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FORESTBURG SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 85.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.