Forest Elementary

forest.k12.ms.us

740 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Forest Elementary School, located at 513 Cleveland Street in Forest, Mississippi, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Forest Municipal School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment for young students in the community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and foundational social skills. The school operates under the mission of the Forest Municipal School District, which emphasizes creating an engaging atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success and lifelong learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Forest, Mississippi, serving as a hub for local families and students. By offering a curriculum aligned with state educational standards, Forest Elementary strives to support student growth through dedicated instruction and community involvement. For parents and community members seeking updated information regarding school policies, district news, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official online presence at http://www.forest.k12.ms.us.

740

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Forest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	381
Black	288
Asian	1
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

Hispanic
381 (51.5%)
Black
288 (38.9%)
White
46 (6.2%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Asian
1 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Forest Municipal School District
Phone:	(601)469-3073
Website:	http://forest.k12.ms.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	740
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	593
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 6

Kindergarten 157

Grade 1 151

Grade 2 143

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 157