Forest Oaks Elementary School

www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/foes/index.htm

606 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Oaks Elementary School, located in Chelsea, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Shelby County School District. As a PK-5 school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills. The school is known for its strong sense of community and dedication to preparing young students for success as they transition into middle school.

The school’s academic culture is characterized by a focus on high standards and a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Forest Oaks encourages active student participation through various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By maintaining a collaborative relationship between dedicated faculty, supportive parents, and the local Chelsea community, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere where students feel empowered to grow both intellectually and socially.

606

Total Students

36.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Oaks Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	478
Hispanic	59
Black	47
Asian	8
Two or More	11
American Indian	3

White
478 (78.9%)
Hispanic
59 (9.7%)
Black
47 (7.8%)
Two or More
11 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Shelby County
Phone:	(205)682-7220
Website:	http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/schools/foes/index.htm
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	156
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 126