South Forrest Attendance Center

Forrest County School District
8 Burborne Street
Brooklyn, MS 39425
604 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
South Forrest Attendance Center, located in Brooklyn, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution within the Forrest County School District. As an "attendance center," the school typically serves students across a wide range of grade levels, functioning as a central hub for the local community's K-12 educational needs. The school’s mission is rooted in fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and preparation for future success, adhering to the district's broader educational standards and initiatives.

Beyond its academic curriculum, South Forrest Attendance Center is known for being an integral part of the Brooklyn community. The school offers various extracurricular activities, sports programs, and student organizations designed to encourage well-rounded development and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, parents, and students, the school strives to create a collaborative culture that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body while maintaining a focus on rigorous instruction and student achievement.
604
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    483 (80.0%)
  • Two or More
    53 (8.8%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (6.0%)
  • Black
    32 (5.3%)
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: Forrest County School District
Phone: (601)545-7714
Website: http://fcsd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 604
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.7
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 346
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 68

* 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 26
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 71
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 73
Grade 4 51
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 63
Gender Ratio