Forbes School

www.torrington.org/our_schools/forbes_school/index.html

309 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Forbes School, located at 500 Migeon Avenue in Torrington, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students within the Torrington Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of essential life skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population, preparing them for future success as they transition to higher grade levels.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Forbes School emphasizes the importance of community and partnership. The school encourages active involvement from families and the wider Torrington community to create a cohesive educational experience. Through a variety of programs, resources, and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students feel encouraged to explore their interests, think critically, and participate as engaged, responsible members of their school community.

309

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forbes School
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	142
Black	22
Asian	13
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
142 (46.0%)
White
127 (41.1%)
Black
22 (7.1%)
Asian
13 (4.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Torrington School District
Phone:	(860)489-2500
Website:	http://www.torrington.org/our_schools/forbes_school/index.html
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 4 149

Grade 5 160