FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
The Forrest City School District is an active, traditional public school system headquartered at 625 Irving Street in Forrest City, Arkansas. Situated in a distant town setting, this non-charter district oversees five operational schools that deliver a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through 12th-grade education to the local community. The district serves a total enrollment of 2,078 students, supporting learners from early childhood programs—including 213 pre-kindergarten children—all the way through high school graduation. Reflecting the demographic fabric of the surrounding region, the student body consists of 1,964 Black students, 64 White students, 31 Hispanic students, and smaller representations of Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multiracial learners, with an overall enrollment balance of 1,079 female and 999 male students.

To support its student population, the Forrest City School District maintains a robust educational infrastructure backed by nearly 692 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction and academic development are led by a teaching force of over 306 FTE certified teachers, bolstered by 54 instructional aides who provide targeted assistance across campuses. In addition, more than 331 support staff members oversee operational, administrative, facility, and student service needs, ensuring a well-rounded learning environment across all five district schools. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking additional information can connect with the district directly at its administrative headquarters or explore programs online via its official district portal.
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Total Schools
2,078
Total Students
306.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White64
Hispanic31
Black1,964
Asian8
Two or More8
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    1,964 (94.5%)
  • White
    64 (3.1%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (1.5%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,078*
Teachers (FTE):306.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in FORREST CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 5 Schools