Forest Avenue Elementary School

www.forestave.mps-al.org/

617 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Avenue Elementary School, located in the historic Cloverdale neighborhood of Montgomery, Alabama, is a key component of the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, the faculty focuses on equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for long-term educational success, while also emphasizing the importance of community involvement and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Forest Avenue is known for its efforts to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with various extracurricular initiatives. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Montgomery community, often collaborating with families and neighborhood organizations to enhance student resources and engagement. With a mission rooted in preparing students to become productive, lifelong learners, the school serves as a cornerstone for primary education in its local area.

617

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Avenue Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	21
Black	190
Asian	226
Two or More	37
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
226 (36.6%)
Black
190 (30.8%)
White
139 (22.5%)
Two or More
37 (6.0%)
Hispanic
21 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	Montgomery County
Phone:	(334)269-3673
Website:	http://www.forestave.mps-al.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 107

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 95

Grade 5 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Forest Avenue Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	107
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	114
Grade 3	91
Grade 4	95
Grade 5	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Forest Avenue Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	326	52.8%
Male	291	47.2%

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