FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

fhes.palmbeachschools.org

953 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hill Elementary School, located on Purdy Lane in West Palm Beach, Florida, serves as a local educational hub within the School District of Palm Beach County. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. By utilizing a standard elementary curriculum, the institution emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population in the West Palm Beach area.

Beyond the classroom, Forest Hill Elementary works to integrate community and parental involvement to enhance the student experience. The school encourages a collaborative culture where educators and families work together to support student growth, both socially and academically. With a focus on providing a stable and nurturing atmosphere, the school plays an essential role in the local neighborhood, offering resources and programs designed to help young learners build confidence and meet state educational standards.

953

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	703
Black	129
Asian	25
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
703 (73.8%)
Black
129 (13.5%)
White
78 (8.2%)
Asian
25 (2.6%)
Two or More
15 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)432-2300
Website:	http://fhes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	953
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	572
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 20

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 161

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 175

Grade 4 157

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	148
Grade 1	161
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	175
Grade 4	157
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	446	46.8%
Male	507	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)