FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY

www.edenpr.org/forest-hills-elementary

603 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Forest Hills Elementary, located on Holly Road in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a prominent public school serving students in the Eden Prairie School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. The campus is designed to be an engaging learning space where educators focus on personalized instruction to help every child reach their full potential within a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

Beyond traditional classroom learning, Forest Hills is recognized for its active school community and emphasis on character development. The school frequently engages families through various extracurricular activities and partnerships, ensuring that parents are involved in the educational journey. By prioritizing technology integration, inclusive teaching practices, and a culture of respect, Forest Hills Elementary strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but to become responsible, life-long learners and contributing members of the Eden Prairie community.

603

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FOREST HILLS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	263
Hispanic	51
Black	130
Asian	84
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
263 (43.6%)
Black
130 (21.6%)
Asian
84 (13.9%)
Two or More
73 (12.1%)
Hispanic
51 (8.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	EDEN PRAIRIE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)975-8600
Website:	http://www.edenpr.org/forest-hills-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 75

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 102

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 77