Forest Elementary School

34545 OLD TIMBER RD
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48331

(248)785-2068

www.farmington.k12.mi.us

404 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Elementary School, located on Old Timber Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is a key component of the Farmington Public Schools district. The school serves the local community by providing a structured elementary education environment, typically focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and student engagement within a suburban setting. As part of a well-regarded district, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

The school benefits from the resources and oversight of the Farmington Public Schools system, which is known for its commitment to academic excellence and diverse extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or current academic programs can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us. By prioritizing both rigorous instruction and a supportive school culture, Forest Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its diverse student body.

404

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	15
Black	75
Asian	24
Two or More	16

White
274 (67.8%)
Black
75 (18.6%)
Asian
24 (5.9%)
Two or More
16 (4.0%)
Hispanic
15 (3.7%)

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:	Farmington Public School District
Phone:	(248)785-2068
Website:	http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 57

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 67