Forestdale School

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Forestdale School, located at 151 Route 130 in Sandwich, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent elementary school within the Sandwich Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades. With a focus on academic excellence and social-emotional development, Forestdale emphasizes building a strong educational foundation, encouraging curiosity, and preparing students for their future academic endeavors through a comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is known for its strong sense of community and collaborative partnership with families. Forestdale strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and active participants in their learning journey. By providing a blend of traditional academics, enrichment activities, and a nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to support the holistic growth of every student who walks through its doors.

557

Total Students

48.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forestdale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	480
Hispanic	34
Black	6
Asian	16
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
480 (86.2%)
Hispanic
34 (6.1%)
Two or More
20 (3.6%)
Asian
16 (2.9%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Sandwich
Phone:	(508)477-6600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 83

Kindergarten 156

Grade 1 152

Grade 2 166