Forest Glen Elementary School

971 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Forest Glen Elementary School is a public school located in the Lawrence Township school district in Indianapolis, Indiana. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated on Lee Road and is part of a diverse suburban community that emphasizes a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school is known for its commitment to academic growth, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a positive school culture centered on student engagement and character development.

As a part of the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, Forest Glen benefits from the district’s wide array of resources, including integrated technology in the classroom and various extracurricular programs. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding community to enhance the educational experience. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on meeting the individual needs of every learner, Forest Glen Elementary works to ensure that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

971

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Glen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	525
Black	148
Two or More	70

Hispanic
525 (54.1%)
White
228 (23.5%)
Black
148 (15.2%)
Two or More
70 (7.2%)

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:	MSD Lawrence Township
Phone:	(317)964-4900
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	971
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 77

Kindergarten 148

Grade 1 140

Grade 2 146

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 114

Grade 5 114

Grade 6 91