North Forrest Elementary School

702 Eatonville Road
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

North Forrest Attendance Center, located at 702 Eatonville Road in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Forrest County School District. As an "attendance center," the school is structured to provide comprehensive K-12 instruction, functioning as a central hub for students in the surrounding Eatonville community. The school is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth by preparing students for post-secondary success through a structured curriculum and a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes a sense of community and school spirit, often referred to by the mascot, the Eagles. By maintaining a strong connection with the local district, North Forrest provides its students with access to district-wide resources, extracurricular activities, and athletic programs designed to encourage well-rounded development. Parents and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, policies, and school-specific announcements through the official Forrest County School District website.

209

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Forrest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	14
Black	133
Two or More	15

Black
133 (63.6%)
White
47 (22.5%)
Two or More
15 (7.2%)
Hispanic
14 (6.7%)

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:	Forrest County School District
Phone:	(601)584-6466
Website:	http://fcsd.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 3

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for North Forrest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	3
Kindergarten	29
Grade 1	30
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	31
Grade 6	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for North Forrest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	100	47.8%
Male	109	52.2%

Elementary School 3rd - 4th